About Mixite
A rare hydrated copper bismuth arsenate hydroxide, forming green to bluish-green radiating acicular crystals. It's associated with heart healing, emotional balance, and peace. (Arsenic content, handle with care).
Primary Hues
Emerald Green, Bluish-Green, Yellowish-Green, forms radiating acicular crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of heart healing and emotional balance. Believed to soothe the heart and promote a sense of peace.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes hope- healing- and heart-centered connection- aligning with its green/blue colors.
Queen of Cups
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Cups
Rationale: Represents compassionate emotional expression and intuition- resonating with Mixite.
Associated Deities
Aphrodite
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Love- Beauty- Healing
Rationale: Aphrodite's gentle healing aspect of love aligns here.
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy
Rationale: Her gentle- compassionate energy connects to this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Heart Chakra Soothing Meditation
Promoting Compassion
Gentle Emotional Release
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Geological & Scientific Details
Mixite is classified as a arsenate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the hexagonal system. Its chemical formula is BiCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6·3(H2O). Common crystal habits include acicular crystals often in radial clusters.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Arsenate mineral
- Chemical Formula: BiCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6·3(H2O)
- IMA Symbol: Mix[1]
- Crystal System: Hexagonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Blue to emerald-green, pale green, white
- Crystal Habit: Acicular crystals often in radial clusters
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: Pale green
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent