About Sartorite
A rare lead arsenic sulfosalt, typically lead-grey. It's associated with transformation and gaining insight into complex patterns. (Arsenic content, handle with care).
Primary Hues
Lead-Grey, Dark Grey, Steel-Grey, often forms prismatic or acicular crystals with striated faces
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of transformation and insight. Believed to aid in understanding complex patterns and promoting spiritual growth.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes deep introspection and understanding complex hidden structures- aligning with this sulfosalt.
The Moon
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents navigating the subconscious and uncovering hidden truths- resonating with Sartorite.
Associated Deities
Hades/Pluto
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Underworld- Hidden Knowledge
Rationale: Their dominion over hidden- complex realms connects to this mineral.
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Secrets
Rationale: Thoth's association with esoteric knowledge aligns here.
Metaphysical Uses
Deep Introspection Meditation
Understanding Complexities Visualization
Seeking Hidden Knowledge Rituals
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Geological & Scientific Details
Sartorite is classified as a satorite group mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is PbAs2S4.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Satorite Group
- Chemical Formula: PbAs2S4
- IMA Symbol: Sat[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Cleavage: Imperfect/Fair
- Luster: Metallic
- Streak: chocolate-brown
- Diaphaneity: Opaque
Associated Minerals
- Rathite Group (Liveingite, Baumhauerite, Dufrénosite)
- Realgar
- Orpiment
- Sphalerite
- Pyrite (from its type locality in Lengenbach quarry, Switzerland)