Montroydite: Metaphysical & Geological Properties, Images

Montroydite Specimen picture — Image Credit: Robert M. Lavinsky - https://www.mindat.org/photo-327642.html iRocks.com

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.

Affirmation

I am aware of potential transformations.

Chakra Connection

Root
Sacral

Astrological Alignment

Scorpio
Aries

Planetary Influence

Pluto
Mars

Elemental Energy

Fire
Earth

Vibrational Number

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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
Mercury
Calomel
Eglestonite

MONTROYDITE

(Mercury oxide)