About Sarcopside
An iron manganese phosphate, typically flesh-red, altering to bluish-grey. It's associated with emotional healing, strength, and resilience.
Primary Hues
Flesh-Red, Rose-Red, Bluish-Grey (on alteration), forms granular masses or lamellar intergrowths
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of emotional healing and strength. Believed to promote resilience and a connection to the heart.
Associated Tarot Cards
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes inner fortitude- resilience- and grounding personal power- aligning with this phosphate.
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents stability and harnessing earthly strength- resonating with Sarcopside.
Associated Deities
Ares/Mars
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: War- Courage- Strength
Rationale: Their association with strength and resilience aligns here.
Hephaestus/Vulcan
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Craftsmanship- Forge- Earth's Power
Rationale: Their connection to metals and foundational strength connects here.
Metaphysical Uses
Inner Strength Meditation
Resilience Building Focus
Grounding Personal Power Altar
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Sarcopside.
Associated Minerals
- Graftonite (forms series with)
- Triphylite/Lithiophilite
- Vivianite (alteration product)
- (found in some granite pegmatites)