About Siderite
Iron carbonate of the Calcite group, often yellowish-brown to brown. It's a grounding stone that enhances focus, determination, and practicality, aligning with Earth energies. (An ore of iron).
Primary Hues
Yellowish-Brown, Brown, Grey, Greenish, Reddish, White, Colorless, often forms rhombohedral crystals or massive
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding stone that enhances focus and determination. Believed to align with Earth's energies, promote practicality, and attract abundance. Can aid in career pursuits.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents grounding- structure- and perseverance- aligning with this iron carbonate.
Eight of Pentacles
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Pentacles
Rationale: Symbolizes diligence and a positive attitude towards work- resonating with Siderite.
Associated Deities
Saturn
Pantheon: Roman
Domain: Discipline- Responsibility- Structure
Rationale: Saturn's influence on structure and discipline aligns with Siderite.
Hephaestus/Vulcan
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Craftsmanship- Forge- Hard Work
Rationale: Their dedication to focused work connects to Siderite's energy.
Metaphysical Uses
Perseverance Altar
Grounding Meditation
Positive Attitude Rituals
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Geological & Scientific Details
Siderite is classified as a carbonate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is FeCO3. Common crystal habits include tabular crystals, often curved; botryoidal to massive.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Carbonate mineral
- Chemical Formula: FeCO3
- IMA Symbol: Sd[1]
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Pale yellow to tan, grey, brown, green, red, black and sometimes nearly colorless
- Crystal Habit: Tabular crystals, often curved; botryoidal to massive
- Twinning: Lamellar uncommon on{0112}
- Cleavage: Perfect on {0111}
- Luster: Vitreous, may be silky to pearly
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Translucent to subtranslucent
Associated Minerals
- Calcite Group (Dolomite, Ankerite, Rhodochrosite, Smithsonite, Magnesite)
- Quartz
- Pyrite
- Chalcopyrite
- Galena
- Sphalerite (common in sedimentary iron formations, hydrothermal veins, and carbonatites)