About Sturmanite
A rare complex borate-sulfate, known for its bright yellow to orange hexagonal crystals. It's a stone of joy, creativity, and manifestation, stimulating the solar plexus and clearing negativity.
Primary Hues
Bright Yellow, Orange-Yellow, Brownish-Yellow, forms hexagonal prismatic or tabular crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of joy, creativity, and manifestation. Believed to stimulate the solar plexus chakra and enhance personal power. Clears negative energy.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Sun
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents vitality- joy- and radiant energy- aligning with its bright yellow color.
The Chariot
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes willpower and moving forward with confidence and clarity- resonating with Sturmanite.
Associated Deities
Apollo
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sun- Light- Joy- Clarity
Rationale: Apollo's bright- solar energy aligns with this stone.
Helios
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sun- Sight- Power
Rationale: Helios as the personification of the Sun connects to its radiant energy.
Metaphysical Uses
Boosting Joy & Optimism
Enhancing Clarity of Purpose
Vitality Rituals
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Geological & Scientific Details
Sturmanite is classified as a sulfate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is Ca6Fe3+2(SO4)2.5[B(OH)4](OH)12 · 25 H2O. Common crystal habits include hexagonal, pyramidal, prismatic.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfate minerals
- Chemical Formula: Ca6Fe3+2(SO4)2.5[B(OH)4](OH)12 · 25 H2O
- IMA Symbol: Strm[1]
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Bright yellow to amber
- Crystal Habit: Hexagonal, pyramidal, prismatic
- Cleavage: Perfect {1010}
- Luster: Vitreous, greasy
- Streak: Pale yellow, greenish yellow, brownish orange
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Ettringite (related structure)
- Thaumasite
- Gypsum
- Calcite
- Hematite (found in some metamorphosed manganese deposits, notably Kalahari Manganese Fields, South Africa)