About Stibiconite
Hydrated antimony oxide, often yellowish or brownish, an alteration product of stibnite. It's associated with purification, releasing old patterns, and mental clarity.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Pale Yellow, Greyish, Brownish, often forms earthy masses or crusts as an alteration of stibnite
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of purification and release. Believed to aid in letting go of old patterns and promoting mental clarity.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes introspection- clarity after transformation- and inner wisdom- aligning with this antimony oxide.
Temperance
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents balance and integration following a period of change- resonating with Stibiconite.
Associated Deities
Athena
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Wisdom- Clarity- Strategy
Rationale: Athena's association with clear wisdom aligns here.
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Knowledge- Writing
Rationale: Thoth's domain over knowledge and clarity connects to this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Clarity After Change Meditation
Promoting Inner Wisdom
Stabilizing Energies
Please read our Metaphysical Disclaimer
Geological & Scientific Details
Stibiconite is classified as a oxide minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the isometric system. Its chemical formula is Sb3+Sb5+2O6(OH). Common crystal habits include massive, botryoidal, as incrustations, powdery.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide minerals
- Chemical Formula: Sb3+Sb5+2O6(OH)
- IMA Symbol: Sbc[1]
- Crystal System: Isometric
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 478.25 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Pale yellow to yellowish white, reddish white, orange; gray, brown, black when impure
- Crystal Habit: Massive, botryoidal, as incrustations, powdery
- Cleavage: None
- Luster: Vitreous to dull
- Streak: light yellow
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Stibnite (alters from)
- Valentinite
- Senarmontite
- Cervantite
- Kermesite
- Bindheimite (other secondary antimony minerals)