About Stevensite
A magnesium silicate clay mineral of the smectite group, often whitish and waxy. It's a gentle cleansing and soothing stone, promoting emotional balance.
Primary Hues
White, Grey, Yellowish, Pinkish, Brownish, waxy or earthy
Metaphysical Properties
A gentle cleansing and soothing stone. Believed to promote emotional balance and absorb negativity.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Moon
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents emotional cleansing- intuition- and gentle nurturing- aligning with this clay mineral.
Queen of Cups
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Cups
Rationale: Symbolizes emotional balance- care- and gentle healing- resonating with Stevensite.
Associated Deities
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Purity
Rationale: Her gentle- purifying energy aligns with this clay's properties.
Yemaya
Pantheon: Yoruban
Domain: Motherhood- Ocean- Cleansing Waters
Rationale: Yemaya's connection to cleansing and nurturing waters connects here.
Metaphysical Uses
Emotional Cleansing Rituals (Symbolic)
Gentle Nurturing Meditation
Soothing Stress Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Stevensite.
Associated Minerals
- Smectite Group (Saponite, Hectorite, Montmorillonite)
- Talc
- Serpentine
- Calcite
- Dolomite (found in altered mafic/ultramafic rocks, hydrothermal veins, and some sedimentary environments)