About Pseudomalachite
Hydrated copper phosphate hydroxide, typically emerald green, often botryoidal. It's a stone of heart healing and emotional balance, promoting peace and connection with nature.
Primary Hues
Emerald Green, Dark Green, Blackish-Green, often forms botryoidal or fibrous masses
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of heart healing and emotional balance. Believed to soothe the heart, promote peace, and connect with nature's energies.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Empress
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes heart healing- growth- and connection to nature- aligning with its green color.
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents hope and emotional soothing- resonating with Pseudomalachite.
Associated Deities
Aphrodite
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Love- Beauty- Healing
Rationale: Aphrodite's gentle healing aspect of love aligns here.
Persephone
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Spring- Growth- Renewal
Rationale: Persephone's energy of growth and heart connection resonates here.
Metaphysical Uses
Heart Chakra Healing Meditation
Growth & New Beginnings Altar
Emotional Soothing Contemplation
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Geological & Scientific Details
Pseudomalachite is classified as a phosphate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Cu5(PO4)2(OH)4. Common crystal habits include crystals, which are rare, are prismatic, usually with uneven faces. pseudomalachite is commonly compact, reniform or botryoidal, or it may be fibrous or in crusts and films..
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate minerals
- Chemical Formula: Cu5(PO4)2(OH)4
- IMA Symbol: Pmlc[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 575.7 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Dark emerald green to blackish green
- Crystal Habit: Crystals, which are rare, are prismatic, usually with uneven faces. Pseudomalachite is commonly compact, reniform or botryoidal, or it may be fibrous or in crusts and films.
- Twinning: On {100}
- Cleavage: Perfect on {100}, distinct on {010}
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: Blue green, paler than the mineral
- Diaphaneity: Translucent to subtranslucent
Associated Minerals
- Malachite (similar appearance, but carbonate)
- Cornetite (dimorph)
- Libethenite
- Reichenbachite
- Chrysocolla
- Quartz (secondary mineral in oxidized copper deposits)