About Matlockite
A rare lead fluorochloride, forming yellowish to white tabular crystals. It's associated with mental clarity and insight into complex situations.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Yellowish, Greenish, often forms tabular crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of clarity and insight. Believed to aid in understanding complex situations and promote a focused mind.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes introspection and seeking clarity in complex situations- aligning with this rare mineral.
Justice
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents truth and seeing situations from a balanced perspective- resonating with Matlockite.
Associated Deities
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Hidden Knowledge
Rationale: Thoth's domain over obscure knowledge aligns with rare minerals.
Athena
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Wisdom- Strategy
Rationale: Athena's association with clear- strategic thought connects here.
Metaphysical Uses
Clarity Meditation
Truth Seeking Focus
Balanced Perspective Contemplation
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Geological & Scientific Details
Matlockite is classified as a halide minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the tetragonal system. Its chemical formula is PbFCl. Common crystal habits include flattened, tabular crystals occurring as aggregates, rosettelike, radiating, hemispherical; also massive.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Halide minerals
- Chemical Formula: PbFCl
- IMA Symbol: Mtl[1]
- Crystal System: Tetragonal
- Crystal Habit: Flattened, tabular crystals occurring as aggregates, rosettelike, radiating, hemispherical; also massive
- Cleavage: {001}, perfect
- Luster: Adamantine, pearly on {001}
- Diaphaneity: Transparent
Associated Minerals
- Anglesite
- Cerussite
- Phosgenite
- Diaboleite (rare secondary minerals in oxidized lead deposits)