About Raspite
A rare lead tungstate, a polymorph of stolzite, often brownish. It's a grounding stone associated with stability and Earth connection.
Primary Hues
Yellowish-Brown, Brown, Reddish-Brown, forms thin tabular or wedge-shaped crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding stone. Believed to promote stability and a connection to Earth energies.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Chariot
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents willpower- determination- and moving forward with focus- aligning with this lead tungstate.
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes inner fortitude and harnessing personal power- resonating with Raspite.
Associated Deities
Ares/Mars
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: War- Courage- Action
Rationale: Their association with strength and focused action aligns here.
Nike
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Victory
Rationale: Nike as the goddess of victory connects to Raspite's aid in overcoming challenges.
Metaphysical Uses
Determination Altar
Grounding for Action Meditation
Inner Strength Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Raspite is classified as a oxide minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is PbWO4. Common crystal habits include tabular (may have striations), elongate.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide minerals
- Chemical Formula: PbWO4
- IMA Symbol: Rsp[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Crystal Habit: Tabular (may have striations), elongate
- Cleavage: Perfect {100}
- Luster: Adamantine
Associated Minerals
- Stolzite (dimorph)
- Scheelite
- Wolframite
- Cassiterite
- Cerussite (rare secondary mineral in oxidized tungsten-lead deposits)