About Polydymite
A nickel sulfide of the Linnaeite group, typically steel-grey. It's associated with strength, vitality, and enhancing personal power.
Primary Hues
Steel-Grey, Light Grey, often with a metallic luster
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of strength and vitality. Believed to enhance personal power and promote a connection to Earth energies.
Associated Tarot Cards
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes inner fortitude- resilience- and harnessing personal power- aligning with this nickel sulfide.
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents stability and self-mastery- resonating with Polydymite.
Associated Deities
Ares/Mars
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: War- Courage- Action
Rationale: Their association with strength and action aligns with this stone.
Hephaestus/Vulcan
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Craftsmanship- Forge
Rationale: Their connection to metals and powerful creation connects to Polydymite.
Metaphysical Uses
Personal Power Meditation
Resilience Building Focus
Courage Rituals
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Geological & Scientific Details
Polydymite is classified as a sulfide mineral thiospinel group spinel structural group mineral which typically crystallizes in the cubic system. Its chemical formula is Ni3S4. Common crystal habits include as octahedral crystals, massive, granular to compact.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfide mineral Thiospinel group Spinel structural group
- Chemical Formula: Ni3S4
- IMA Symbol: Pld[1]
- Crystal System: Cubic
- Predominant Geological Color: Pale to steel-gray
- Crystal Habit: As octahedral crystals, massive, granular to compact
- Twinning: Twinning on {111}
- Cleavage: Indistinct on {001}
- Luster: Metallic
- Streak: Black gray
- Diaphaneity: Opaque
Associated Minerals
- Linnaeite Group (Linnaeite, Siegenite, Violarite)
- Pentlandite
- Millerite
- Chalcopyrite
- Pyrite (found in hydrothermal nickel sulfide deposits)