About Switzerite
A hydrated manganese iron phosphate, often pale pink or brownish, altering easily. It's a grounding stone associated with emotional stability.
Primary Hues
Pale Pink, Yellowish-Brown, Brown, forms platy or micaceous aggregates, alters easily
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding stone. Believed to promote emotional stability and a connection to the Earth.
Associated Tarot Cards
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes inner fortitude- emotional resilience- and perseverance- aligning with this manganese phosphate.
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents introspection and drawing strength from within- resonating with Switzerite.
Associated Deities
Ares/Mars
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: War- Courage- Strength
Rationale: Their association with strength and resilience aligns here.
Sekhmet
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: War- Power- Healing (through strength)
Rationale: Sekhmet's potent energy for overcoming adversity connects here.
Metaphysical Uses
Enhancing Emotional Resilience
Promoting Perseverance
Grounding Inner Strength
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Switzerite.
Associated Minerals
- Vivianite (related structure)
- Strengite
- Rockbridgeite
- Triphylite/Lithiophilite (secondary phosphate in granite pegmatites)