About Pharmacolite
Hydrated calcium arsenate, forming white silky fibrous crystals, an alteration product of arsenic minerals. It's associated with purification and release but is toxic.
Primary Hues
White, Greyish, Reddish, forms silky fibrous crystals or earthy masses
Metaphysical Properties
(Toxic, arsenic content, handle with care) A stone of purification and release (use with extreme caution).
Associated Tarot Cards
Temperance
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents healing- balance- and purification- aligning with this arsenic mineral.
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes hope and gentle cleansing- resonating with Pharmacolite.
Associated Deities
Asclepius
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Healing- Medicine
Rationale: Asclepius as the god of healing connects to this mineral's historical medicinal links (though toxic).
Hygieia
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Health- Cleanliness- Sanitation
Rationale: Hygieia's domain over health and purity aligns with this stone's cleansing symbolism.
Metaphysical Uses
Purification Rituals (Symbolic)
Emotional Balance Meditation (Symbolic)
Releasing Negativity (Symbolic)
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Pharmacolite.
Associated Minerals
- Picropharmacolite (magnesian variety)
- Haidingerite
- Erythrite
- Annabergite
- Native Arsenic
- Arsenopyrite (secondary mineral in arsenic-bearing ore deposits)