About Okenite
A calcium silicate hydrate, known for forming delicate white 'cotton-ball' like clusters of fibrous crystals. It's a gentle stone associated with truth, angelic connection, forgiveness, and a feeling of comfort.
Primary Hues
White, Colorless, Yellowish, forms delicate fibrous radiating groups
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of truth and angelic connection. Believed to promote a sense of peace, forgiveness, and connection with spirit guides. 'Warm and fuzzy' feeling.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Empress
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes nurturing- gentleness- and comfort- aligning with Okenite's soft appearance.
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents spiritual connection and purity- resonating with this stone's energy.
Associated Deities
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Healing
Rationale: Her gentle- nurturing energy aligns perfectly with Okenite.
Archangel Gabriel
Pantheon: Abrahamic
Domain: Messages- Purity- Guidance
Rationale: Gabriel's association with purity and divine messages connects to Okenite.
Metaphysical Uses
Higher Self Connection Meditation
Truth & Forgiveness Rituals
Angelic Communication Altar
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Geological & Scientific Details
Okenite is classified as a phyllosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the triclinic system. Its chemical formula is CaSi2O5·2H2O. Common crystal habits include bladed crystals, typically fibrous, clusters of curved crystals and radial balls.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phyllosilicate
- Chemical Formula: CaSi2O5·2H2O
- IMA Symbol: Oke[1]
- Crystal System: Triclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: White, may show slightly yellow or blue tint
- Crystal Habit: Bladed crystals, typically fibrous, clusters of curved crystals and radial balls
- Twinning: Lamellar
- Cleavage: Perfect on {001}
- Luster: Vitreous, pearly
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent, translucent
Associated Minerals
- Zeolite Group (Apophyllite, Gyrolite, Prehnite, Laumontite)
- Calcite
- Quartz (common in basalt cavities/amygdales)