About Susannite
Lead sulfate carbonate hydroxide, a polymorph of leadhillite and macphersonite, often pale colored. It's associated with transformation and spiritual insight.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Pale Green, Grey, Yellowish, forms pseudohexagonal tabular crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of transformation and clarity. Believed to aid in releasing old patterns and promoting spiritual insight.
Associated Tarot Cards
Temperance
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents balance- harmony- and transformation of energies- aligning with this lead sulfate carbonate.
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes clarity and finding equilibrium after change- resonating with Susannite.
Associated Deities
Iris
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Rainbow- Messenger- Balance
Rationale: Iris as a messenger who brings balance connects to this stone.
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Healing
Rationale: Her gentle- balancing energy aligns with this mineral.
Metaphysical Uses
Balancing Energies Meditation
Promoting Harmony
Facilitating Gentle Transformation
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Geological & Scientific Details
Susannite is classified as a carbonate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is Pb4SO4(CO3)2(OH)2. Common crystal habits include occurs as equant to acute rhombohedral crystals.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Carbonate minerals
- Chemical Formula: Pb4SO4(CO3)2(OH)2
- IMA Symbol: Sus[1]
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, white, pale green, pale yellow, brown
- Crystal Habit: Occurs as equant to acute rhombohedral crystals
- Cleavage: {0001} perfect
- Luster: Adamantine, resinous
- Diaphaneity: Translucent