About Otavite
A rare cadmium carbonate of the calcite group, typically white to pinkish. It's associated with promoting emotional balance, self-worth, peace, and contentment. (Cadmium can be toxic, handle with care).
Primary Hues
White, Pinkish, Reddish, Brownish, often forms small rhombohedral crystals or crusts
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of emotional balance and self-worth. Believed to promote feelings of peace and contentment.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes hope- emotional healing- and purity of heart- aligning with Otavite's gentle energy.
Queen of Cups
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Cups
Rationale: Represents compassion- emotional balance- and nurturing- resonating with this cadmium carbonate.
Associated Deities
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Healing
Rationale: Her gentle- healing energy aligns with Otavite.
Aphrodite
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Love- Beauty- Harmony
Rationale: Aphrodite's connection to gentle love and harmony connects here.
Metaphysical Uses
Emotional Healing Meditation
Promoting Compassion
Heart Chakra Soothing (nearby placement)
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Otavite.
Associated Minerals
- Calcite Group (Smithsonite, Sphaerocobaltite, Rhodochrosite, Siderite)
- Greenockite (cadmium sulfide)
- Sphalerite (often contains cadmium)
- Cerussite (common in oxidized zones of ore deposits)