About Smythite
A rare iron nickel sulfide, related to pyrrhotite, often bronze-yellow and magnetic. It's a grounding stone associated with enhancing perception and vitality.
Primary Hues
Bronze-Yellow, Light Brownish-Bronze, forms thin hexagonal plates, magnetic
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of grounding and vitality. Believed to enhance perception and clear energy blockages.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Devil
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents deep grounding- Earth connection- and understanding magnetic forces.
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes stability and harnessing foundational energies- aligning with this iron nickel sulfide.
Associated Deities
Hephaestus/Vulcan
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Craftsmanship- Forge- Earth's Core
Rationale: Their association with metals and deep earth energies connects here.
Gaia
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Earth Mother
Rationale: Its composition from core earth elements gives it a strong connection to Gaia.
Metaphysical Uses
Deep Earth Grounding Meditation
Stabilizing Energy Fields
Understanding Magnetic Forces
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Smythite.
Associated Minerals
- Pyrrhotite (structurally related)
- Pentlandite
- Troilite
- Mackinawite (found in some serpentinites, meteorites, and low-temperature hydrothermal deposits)