About Shigaite
A rare complex sulfate, often yellow to orange-yellow. It's associated with joy, creativity, and stimulating the solar plexus chakra.
Primary Hues
Yellow, Orange-Yellow, Brownish-Yellow, forms hexagonal tabular crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of joy and creativity. Believed to stimulate the solar plexus chakra and enhance personal power.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Sun
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents joy- creativity- and enthusiastic self-expression- aligning with this colorful mineral.
Ace of Wands
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Wands
Rationale: Symbolizes creative spark and embracing new energetic endeavors- resonating with Shigaite.
Associated Deities
Apollo
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sun- Light- Creativity- Arts
Rationale: Apollo's bright- creative energy aligns with this stone.
Lugh
Pantheon: Celtic
Domain: Skills- Arts- Sun- Celebration
Rationale: Lugh's multifaceted creative talents and joyful energy connect here.
Metaphysical Uses
Creative Expression Altar
Enthusiasm Boosting Meditation
Sacral Chakra Energizing
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Geological & Scientific Details
Shigaite is classified as a sulfate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is NaAl3(Mn2+)6(SO4)2(OH)18·12H2O[1].
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfate mineral
- Chemical Formula: NaAl3(Mn2+)6(SO4)2(OH)18·12H2O[1]
- IMA Symbol: Sga[2]
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Yellow, burnt orange, brown, black[5]
- Twinning: On {0001}[5]
- Cleavage: Perfect on {0001}[5]
- Luster: Vitreous to dull[3]
- Streak: Very pale yellow to white[5]
- Diaphaneity: Transparent[3]
Associated Minerals
- Sturmanite (related)
- Ettringite
- Gypsum
- Rhodochrosite (found in some metamorphosed manganese deposits)