About Nepheline
A feldspathoid mineral (sodium potassium aluminum silicate), common in silica-poor igneous rocks, often greyish or greenish with a greasy luster (Elaeolite). It's associated with boosting creativity, self-esteem, and reducing stress.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Grey, Yellowish, Greenish, Bluish, Reddish, Brownish
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of creativity and self-esteem. Believed to enhance artistic expression, reduce stress, and promote a positive self-image.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Moon
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents intuition- dreams- and the subconscious- aligning with Nepheline's properties.
The High Priestess
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes inner knowing and exploring hidden mysteries- resonating with this stone.
Associated Deities
Selene
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Moon- Night- Magic
Rationale: Its connection to intuition and inner peace aligns with lunar deities.
Hecate
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Magic- Crossroads- Intuition
Rationale: Hecate's association with the unseen and intuition connects to Nepheline.
Metaphysical Uses
Enhancing Intuition & Dreams
Meditation Aid
Creativity Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Nepheline is classified as a tectosilicate minerals, feldspathoid group mineral which typically crystallizes in the hexagonal system. Its chemical formula is (Na,K)AlSiO4. Common crystal habits include massive granular to prismatic.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Tectosilicate minerals, feldspathoid group
- Chemical Formula: (Na,K)AlSiO4
- IMA Symbol: Nph[1]
- Crystal System: Hexagonal
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 146.08 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: White, gray, brown, brownish gray, or reddish white
- Crystal Habit: Massive granular to prismatic
- Twinning: On [1010], [3365], and [1122]
- Cleavage: [1010] Poor
- Luster: Vitreous to greasy
- Streak: White