About Serpierite
Hydrated calcium copper zinc sulfate, forming pale blue to greenish-blue drusy crusts. It's associated with communication and emotional expression, stimulating the throat chakra.
Primary Hues
Sky Blue, Pale Blue, Greenish-Blue, forms drusy crusts or small tabular crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of communication and emotional expression. Believed to stimulate the throat chakra and promote clarity.
Associated Tarot Cards
Temperance
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents balance- calm communication- and emotional harmony- aligning with this blue mineral.
Queen of Cups
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Cups
Rationale: Symbolizes compassionate expression and understanding difficult emotions- resonating with Serpierite.
Associated Deities
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Peace
Rationale: Her serene and compassionate energy connects to this stone.
Aphrodite
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Love- Beauty- Gentle Communication
Rationale: Aphrodite's softer aspects align with this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Calm Communication Meditation
Emotional Understanding Focus
Peaceful Resolution Rituals
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Geological & Scientific Details
Serpierite is classified as a sulfate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6·3H2O. Common crystal habits include crusts and tufted aggregates of tiny lathlike crystals.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfate mineral
- Chemical Formula: Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6·3H2O
- IMA Symbol: Spe[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 644.32 g/mol
- Crystal Habit: Crusts and tufted aggregates of tiny lathlike crystals
- Cleavage: Perfect on {001}
- Streak: White, pale blue or greenish white
- Diaphaneity: Transparent
Associated Minerals
- Devilline (related)
- Brochantite
- Gypsum
- Aurichalcite
- Smithsonite (rare secondary mineral in oxidized copper-zinc deposits)