About Perovskite
Calcium titanate, the type mineral for the important perovskite crystal structure, often black or brown. It's a grounding stone associated with manifestation and Earth energies. (Important for materials science).
Primary Hues
Black, Brown, Yellow, Reddish-Brown, Orange
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of grounding and manifestation. Believed to aid in achieving goals and connecting with Earth energies.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes earthly power- structure- and grounding- aligning with Perovskite.
The World
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents integration and manifestation in the physical realm- resonating with this stone.
Associated Deities
Gaia
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Earth Mother
Rationale: Its role as a significant earth mineral connects it directly to Gaia.
Saturn
Pantheon: Roman
Domain: Discipline- Structure- Boundaries
Rationale: Saturn's grounding and structuring influence aligns with Perovskite.
Metaphysical Uses
Powerful Grounding & Manifestation Grids
Stability Altar Piece
Practicality Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Perovskite is classified as a oxide minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is CaTiO3. Common crystal habits include pseudo cubic – crystals show a cubic outline.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide minerals
- Chemical Formula: CaTiO3
- IMA Symbol: Prv[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 135.96 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Black, reddish brown, pale yellow, yellowish orange
- Crystal Habit: Pseudo cubic – crystals show a cubic outline
- Twinning: complex penetration twins
- Cleavage: [100] good, [010] good, [001] good
- Luster: Adamantine to metallic; may be dull
- Streak: grayish white
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to opaque