About Pascoite
A hydrated calcium vanadate, forming bright orange to yellow efflorescent crusts. It's associated with creativity, vitality, and stimulating the sacral chakra. (Often found in sandstone-hosted vanadium-uranium deposits).
Primary Hues
Orange, Reddish-Orange, Yellow-Orange, often forms efflorescent crusts
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of creativity and vitality. Believed to stimulate the sacral chakra and enhance artistic expression.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Sun
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents vitality- energy- and creative force- aligning with this bright orange mineral.
Ace of Wands
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Wands
Rationale: Symbolizes new creative sparks and potent energy- resonating with Pascoite.
Associated Deities
Apollo
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sun- Light- Energy- Creativity
Rationale: Apollo's solar and creative energy aligns with this stone.
Pele
Pantheon: Hawaiian
Domain: Volcanoes- Fire- Passion
Rationale: Pele's fiery- energetic nature connects here.
Metaphysical Uses
Vitality Boosting Altar
Creative Spark Focus
Energizing Rituals
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Geological & Scientific Details
Pascoite is classified as a vanadate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Ca3V10O28·17 H2O.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Vanadate minerals
- Chemical Formula: Ca3V10O28·17 H2O
- IMA Symbol: Pas[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Cleavage: Distinct on {010}[3]
- Luster: Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
- Streak: Cadmium-yellow
- Diaphaneity: Translucent
Associated Minerals
- Carnotite
- Tyuyamunite
- Hewettite
- Gypsum
- Calcite (associated with carnotite-type deposits)