About Miargyrite
A silver antimony sulfide, typically iron-black with dark red internal reflections. It's associated with deep insight, understanding shadow aspects, and spiritual evolution.
Primary Hues
Iron-Black, Steel-Grey, Dark Red in thin splinters, often with a submetallic to adamantine luster
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of deep insight and transformation. Believed to aid in understanding shadow aspects and promoting spiritual evolution.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Moon
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents intuition- dreams- and exploring the subconscious- aligning with this silver antimony sulfide.
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes introspection and seeking hidden or subtle knowledge- resonating with Miargyrite.
Associated Deities
Hecate
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Magic- Crossroads- Moon- Mystery
Rationale: Hecate's association with the moon and hidden knowledge aligns here.
Persephone
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Underworld- Rebirth- Secrets
Rationale: Persephone's journey into the hidden realms connects to this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Enhancing Intuition
Dream Work
Exploring Subconscious
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Geological & Scientific Details
Miargyrite is classified as a minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is AgSbS2.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Minerals
- Chemical Formula: AgSbS2
- IMA Symbol: May[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Streak: red
Associated Minerals
- Proustite
- Pyrargyrite
- Stephanite
- Polybasite
- Native Silver
- Galena (common in silver-antimony hydrothermal veins)