About Nontronite
An iron-rich clay mineral of the smectite group, typically green to yellowish. It's a grounding and nurturing stone, connecting with Earth energies and promoting emotional healing.
Primary Hues
Green, Yellowish-Green, Olive Green, Brownish-Green, often earthy
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding and nurturing stone. Believed to connect with Earth energies and promote emotional healing.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Empress
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes grounding- nurturing- and connection to Earth's healing energies- aligning with this clay.
The Moon
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents emotional cleansing and intuition- resonating with Nontronite.
Associated Deities
Gaia
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Earth Mother
Rationale: Its earthy nature and role in soil connect it deeply to Gaia.
Demeter
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Agriculture- Nurturing
Rationale: Demeter's nurturing earth energy aligns with this clay mineral.
Metaphysical Uses
Earth Healing Rituals
Emotional Cleansing Meditation
Grounding & Centering
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Geological & Scientific Details
Nontronite is classified as a phyllosilicates smectite group mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is (CaO0.5,Na)0.3Fe3+2(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·nH2O. Common crystal habits include earthy masses.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phyllosilicates Smectite group
- Chemical Formula: (CaO0.5,Na)0.3Fe3+2(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·nH2O
- IMA Symbol: Non[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Yellow, olive-green, green, orange, brown
- Crystal Habit: Earthy masses
- Cleavage: Perfect basal
- Luster: Earthy to dull
- Streak: Colorless
Associated Minerals
- Smectite Group (Montmorillonite, Beidellite, Saponite, Hectorite)
- Kaolinite
- Illite
- Quartz
- Opal (common in altered volcanic rocks, hydrothermal systems, and soils)