About Posnjakite
Hydrated copper sulfate hydroxide, forming bright blue crystals. It's associated with enhancing communication and emotional expression, stimulating the throat chakra.
Primary Hues
Azure Blue, Bright Blue, forms small tabular or lath-like crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of communication and emotional expression. Believed to stimulate the throat chakra and promote clarity.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes hope- healing- and gentle heart opening- aligning with this copper sulfate.
Queen of Cups
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Cups
Rationale: Represents compassionate emotional expression and intuition- resonating with Posnjakite.
Associated Deities
Aphrodite
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Love- Beauty- Healing
Rationale: Aphrodite's gentle healing aspect of love aligns here.
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy
Rationale: Her gentle- compassionate energy connects to this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Heart Chakra Soothing Meditation
Compassion Focus
Gentle Emotional Release Rituals
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Geological & Scientific Details
Posnjakite is classified as a copper minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Cu4[(OH)6|SO4] • H2O. Common crystal habits include crystals scaly, or as crusts; earthy.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Copper minerals
- Chemical Formula: Cu4[(OH)6|SO4] • H2O
- IMA Symbol: Pnk[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 488.32 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Sky-blue to dark-blue
- Crystal Habit: Crystals scaly, or as crusts; earthy
- Luster: Vitreous
Associated Minerals
- Brochantite
- Antlerite
- Langite (polymorph)
- Malachite
- Azurite (secondary copper minerals)