About Montroydite
Mercury(II) oxide, typically orange-red to red. Due to extreme mercury toxicity, it has no metaphysical use and is of interest mainly to mineral collectors specializing in hazardous materials.
Primary Hues
Orange-Red, Red, Brownish-Red
Metaphysical Properties
(Extremely toxic, mercury content, handle with extreme care, avoid skin contact and inhalation) Primarily of mineralogical interest due to toxicity.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes deep introspection and transformation- aligning with this mercury oxide.
Death
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents profound change and release- resonating with Montroydite.
Associated Deities
Hermes/Mercury
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Alchemy- Transformation- Messengers
Rationale: Closely linked to Mercury and its transformative alchemical properties.
Hecate
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Magic- Crossroads- Underworld
Rationale: Hecate's association with hidden knowledge and transformation aligns here.
Metaphysical Uses
Transformation Meditation (Symbolic)
Mental Agility Focus (Symbolic)
Understanding Change (Contemplation)
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Geological & Scientific Details
Montroydite is classified as a oxide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is HgO. Common crystal habits include long prismatic, equant, rarely flattened; striated; massive to vermicular clusters.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide mineral
- Chemical Formula: HgO
- IMA Symbol: Mtyd[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Predominant Geological Color: Deep red, brownish red to brown
- Crystal Habit: Long prismatic, equant, rarely flattened; striated; massive to vermicular clusters
- Cleavage: Perfect {010}
- Luster: Sub-adamantine, vitreous
- Streak: Yellow brown
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Cinnabar
- Native Mercury
- Calomel
- Eglestonite (associated with mercury deposits)