About Ettringite
A hydrated calcium aluminum sulfate hydroxide, forming prismatic or acicular crystals. It's associated with promoting clarity, structure, and order. (Also found in cement chemistry).
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Yellowish, Pale Green, Pinkish
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of clarity and structure. Believed to aid in organizing thoughts and projects. Promotes a sense of order.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes connection to higher energies and purification- aligning with this mineral.
Temperance
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents balance and integration- resonating with its complex structure.
Associated Deities
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Purity- Healing
Rationale: Her purifying and gentle energy aligns with Ettringite.
Sophia
Pantheon: Gnostic
Domain: Wisdom- Integration
Rationale: Sophia's connection to integrated wisdom connects to this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Purification Rituals
Emotional Balance Meditation
Higher Self Connection Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Ettringite is classified as a sulfate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is Ca6Al2(SO4)3(OH)12·26H2O. Common crystal habits include acicular growth, striated prismatic crystals; fibrous to cottonlike.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfate minerals
- Chemical Formula: Ca6Al2(SO4)3(OH)12·26H2O
- IMA Symbol: Ett[1]
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, pale yellow, milky white
- Crystal Habit: Acicular growth, striated prismatic crystals; fibrous to cottonlike
- Cleavage: Perfect on {1010}
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to opaque
Associated Minerals
- Thaumasite
- Portlandite
- Calcite
- Gypsum (found in some metamorphic rocks and as a secondary mineral in concrete)