About Sauconite
A zinc-rich clay mineral of the smectite group, often whitish or brownish. It's a nurturing and grounding stone, promoting emotional healing.
Primary Hues
White, Yellowish, Brownish, Reddish, Blue, often earthy
Metaphysical Properties
A nurturing and grounding stone. Beloved to promote emotional healing and a connection to Earth energies.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Moon
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents emotional cleansing- intuition- and nurturing- aligning with this zinc clay.
Queen of Cups
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Cups
Rationale: Symbolizes emotional balance- care- and gentle healing- resonating with Sauconite.
Associated Deities
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Purity
Rationale: Her gentle- purifying energy aligns with this clay's properties.
Yemaya
Pantheon: Yoruban
Domain: Motherhood- Ocean- Cleansing Waters
Rationale: Yemaya's connection to cleansing and nurturing waters connects here.
Metaphysical Uses
Emotional Cleansing Rituals (Symbolic)
Gentle Nurturing Meditation
Stress Soothing Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Sauconite is classified as a phyllosilicate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Na0.3Zn3(SiAl)4O10(OH)2·4H2O. Common crystal habits include clayey; as small micaceous plates in laminated to compact masses.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phyllosilicate mineral
- Chemical Formula: Na0.3Zn3(SiAl)4O10(OH)2·4H2O
- IMA Symbol: Sau[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Reddish brown, brown, brownish yellow, mottled
- Crystal Habit: Clayey; as small micaceous plates in laminated to compact masses
- Cleavage: Perfect on {001}
- Luster: dull
- Diaphaneity: Translucent
Associated Minerals
- Smectite Group (Montmorillonite, Nontronite, Saponite)
- Hemimorphite
- Smithsonite
- Sphalerite (found in oxidized zinc deposits)