About Samsonite
A rare silver manganese antimony sulfide, typically iron-black. It's associated with transformation, insight into shadow aspects, and spiritual growth.
Primary Hues
Iron-Black, Steel-Grey, forms prismatic crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of transformation and insight. Believed to aid in understanding shadow aspects and promoting spiritual growth.
Associated Tarot Cards
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes inner fortitude- resilience- and harnessing personal power- aligning with its namesake.
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents stability and self-mastery- resonating with Samsonite.
Associated Deities
Ares/Mars
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: War- Courage- Strength
Rationale: Their association with strength and courage aligns with this stone.
Hercules/Heracles
Pantheon: Roman/Greek
Domain: Strength- Heroism
Rationale: The hero Samson- known for immense strength- connects symbolically.
Metaphysical Uses
Personal Strength Meditation
Building Resilience Focus
Courage Rituals
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Samsonite.
Associated Minerals
- Pyrargyrite
- Proustite
- Stephanite
- Miargyrite
- Freibergite (found in some silver-antimony hydrothermal veins)