About Nacrite
A clay mineral, a polymorph of kaolinite and dickite, typically white with a pearly luster. It's associated with gentle cleansing, emotional balance, and purity.
Primary Hues
White, Greyish, Yellowish, often forms pearly scales
Metaphysical Properties
A gentle cleansing stone. Believed to promote emotional balance and a sense of purity.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Moon
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents purity- intuition- and gentle emotional energy- aligning with this clay mineral.
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes hope- serenity- and spiritual clarity- resonating with Nacrite.
Associated Deities
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Purity- Healing
Rationale: Her gentle- purifying energy aligns with this mineral.
Selene
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Moon- Night
Rationale: The mineral's connection to gentle energy and purity resonates with lunar deities.
Metaphysical Uses
Promoting Emotional Purity
Gentle Cleansing Rituals
Enhancing Intuition
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Geological & Scientific Details
Nacrite is classified as a phyllosilicates kaolinite-serpentine group mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Al2Si2O5(OH)4.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phyllosilicates Kaolinite-serpentine group
- Chemical Formula: Al2Si2O5(OH)4
- IMA Symbol: Ncr[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic