About Sanbornite
A rare barium silicate, typically colorless or white. It's associated with clarity and promoting emotional balance.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Pale Pink, forms tabular crystals or cleavable masses
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of clarity and emotional balance. Believed to promote a sense of calm and well-being.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hierophant
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents structured wisdom and understanding complex patterns- aligning with this silicate.
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes introspection and focused study- resonating with Sanbornite.
Associated Deities
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Writing- Order
Rationale: Thoth's domain over structured knowledge connects here.
Athena
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Wisdom- Strategy
Rationale: Athena's association with organized- strategic thought aligns with this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Study & Research Altar
Understanding Complex Patterns Meditation
Mental Discipline Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Sanbornite is classified as a phyllosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is Ba(Si2O5). Common crystal habits include platy modulated layers.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phyllosilicate
- Chemical Formula: Ba(Si2O5)
- IMA Symbol: Sabn[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 273.50 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, White
- Crystal Habit: Platy modulated layers
- Cleavage: Perfect
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent