About Satterlyite
A rare phosphate, often yellowish-brown. It's a grounding stone associated with emotional stability.
Primary Hues
Brown, Yellowish-Brown, forms nodular or massive aggregates
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding stone. Believed to promote emotional stability and a connection to the Earth.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes introspection and seeking structured wisdom- aligning with this phosphate.
The Hierophant
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents learning and understanding complex patterns- resonating with Satterlyite.
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 Aid
Mental Discipline Meditation
Grounding Intellectual Pursuits
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Geological & Scientific Details
Satterlyite is classified as a phosphate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is (Fe2+,Mg,Fe3+)2(PO4)(OH). Common crystal habits include aggregate, nodular and radial.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate minerals
- Chemical Formula: (Fe2+,Mg,Fe3+)2(PO4)(OH)
- IMA Symbol: Sly[1]
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Light brown to light yellow
- Crystal Habit: Aggregate, nodular and radial
- Cleavage: None
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: Pale yellow
- Diaphaneity: Transparent
Associated Minerals
- Vivianite
- Rockbridgeite
- Ludlamite (other iron-magnesium phosphates)