About Periclase
Magnesium oxide, typically colorless or white, often found in contact metamorphosed dolomites. It's associated with purity, transformation, and releasing old patterns.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Greyish, Yellowish, Greenish, Black (due to inclusions), often forms cubic crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of purity and transformation. Believed to aid in releasing old patterns and promoting spiritual growth.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents stability- grounding- and inner strength- aligning with this magnesium oxide.
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes fortitude and resilience- resonating with Periclase.
Associated Deities
Saturn
Pantheon: Roman
Domain: Discipline- Structure- Boundaries
Rationale: Saturn's grounding and structuring influence aligns with this mineral.
Gaia
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Earth Mother
Rationale: Its simple- foundational composition connects it to Earth energies.
Metaphysical Uses
Stability Altar
Inner Strength Meditation
Grounding Meditation Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Periclase is classified as a oxide minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the isometric system. Its chemical formula is MgO. Common crystal habits include granular, generally occurs as anhedral to subhedral octahedral crystals in matrix.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide minerals
- Chemical Formula: MgO
- IMA Symbol: Per[1]
- Crystal System: Isometric
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, grayish white, yellow, brownish yellow, green, black
- Crystal Habit: Granular, generally occurs as anhedral to subhedral octahedral crystals in matrix
- Cleavage: {001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on {011}
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Brucite (alteration product)
- Forsterite
- Spinel
- Calcite
- Dolomite (common in thermally metamorphosed dolomitic limestones)