About Quenstedtite
Hydrated iron sulfate, forming pale violet-red crystals; water-soluble. It's associated with emotional release and vitality but is unstable.
Primary Hues
Pale Violet-Red, Pinkish, Reddish, forms tabular crystals or granular masses (water-soluble)
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of emotional release and vitality. (Use with caution due to solubility and iron content).
Associated Tarot Cards
The Moon
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents emotional release and purification- aligning with this soluble sulfate.
Eight of Cups
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Cups
Rationale: Symbolizes walking away from emotional burdens and seeking deeper fulfillment- resonating here.
Associated Deities
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Purity
Rationale: Her gentle- purifying energy aligns with this mineral.
Nepthys
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Grief- Protection- Comfort
Rationale: Nepthys who comforts in times of release connects to this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Emotional Cleansing Rituals (Symbolic)
Releasing Old Patterns Meditation
Understanding Emotional Cycles Contemplation
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Quenstedtite.
Associated Minerals
- Copiapite (often associated)
- Melanterite
- Alunogen
- Römerite
- Voltaite (common as an efflorescence in arid regions on oxidizing sulfide deposits)