About Metacinnabar
A cubic polymorph of mercury sulfide, typically black or greyish-black. It's associated with transformation and grounding, but with a more subdued energy than red Cinnabar. (Mercury content, handle with extreme care).
Primary Hues
Greyish-Black, Black, often with a submetallic luster
Metaphysical Properties
(Contains mercury, handle with care) A stone of transformation and grounding. Less intense than red Cinnabar.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Magician
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents transformation- alchemy- and aligning with one's will- similar to Cinnabar but with a different structure.
The Tower
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes breaking down old forms to allow for profound change- resonating with its energy.
Associated Deities
Hermes/Mercury
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Alchemy- Messengers- Transformation
Rationale: Closely linked to Mercury and its transformative alchemical properties.
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Magic- Writing
Rationale: Thoth's role as a magician aligns with Metacinnabar's transformative uses.
Metaphysical Uses
Transformation Meditation (Symbolic)
Mental Agility Focus
Manifestation Rituals (Symbolic)
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Geological & Scientific Details
Metacinnabar is classified as a sulfide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the cubic system. Its chemical formula is HgS. Common crystal habits include massive, rarely as tetrahedral crystals, as incrustations.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfide mineral
- Chemical Formula: HgS
- IMA Symbol: Mcin[1]
- Crystal System: Cubic
- Predominant Geological Color: Grayish black
- Crystal Habit: Massive, rarely as tetrahedral crystals, as incrustations
- Twinning: Common as lamellae on {111}
- Cleavage: None
- Luster: Metallic
- Streak: Black
- Diaphaneity: Opaque