About Stannite
A copper iron tin sulfide, typically steel-grey to black. It's associated with prosperity, intellect, and practical problem-solving. (An ore of tin).
Primary Hues
Steel-Grey to Iron-Black, often with a bluish or yellowish tarnish, forms tetrahedral crystals or massive
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of prosperity and intellect. Believed to attract abundance, enhance mental clarity, and promote practical problem-solving.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Magician
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents harnessing diverse energies for manifestation and understanding complex interactions- aligning with this tin sulfide.
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes introspection and seeking practical wisdom- resonating with Stannite.
Associated Deities
Hermes/Mercury
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Commerce- Intellect- Alchemy
Rationale: Their versatile nature and connection to metals align with Stannite.
Hephaestus/Vulcan
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Craftsmanship- Forge- Metals
Rationale: Their domain over metals and practical creation connects here.
Metaphysical Uses
Manifestation of Practical Goals
Enhancing Focus for Complex Tasks
Understanding Interconnections
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Geological & Scientific Details
Stannite is classified as a sulfide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the tetragonal system. Its chemical formula is Cu2FeSnS4. Common crystal habits include rarely as pseudo-octahedral crystals also massive, granular, and disseminated.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfide mineral
- Chemical Formula: Cu2FeSnS4
- IMA Symbol: Stn[1]
- Crystal System: Tetragonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Steel-gray to iron-black, may tarnish blue
- Crystal Habit: Rarely as pseudo-octahedral crystals also massive, granular, and disseminated
- Twinning: Penetration twins on {102}
- Cleavage: Indistinct on {110} and {001}
- Luster: Metallic
- Streak: Black
- Diaphaneity: Opaque
Associated Minerals
- Cassiterite (primary tin ore)
- Chalcopyrite
- Sphalerite
- Arsenopyrite
- Pyrite
- Wolframite
- Quartz (common in high-temperature hydrothermal tin-copper veins)