About Syngenite
Hydrated potassium calcium sulfate, typically colorless or white. It's associated with clarity and purification.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Yellowish, Reddish, forms prismatic or tabular crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of clarity and purification. Believed to help clear mental fog and promote a sense of freshness.
Associated Tarot Cards
Temperance
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents balance- harmony- and gentle integration- aligning with this potassium calcium sulfate.
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes peace- healing- and finding equilibrium- resonating with Syngenite.
Associated Deities
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Healing
Rationale: Her gentle- balancing energy aligns with this mineral.
Iris
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Rainbow- Messenger- Balance
Rationale: Iris as a messenger who brings balance connects to this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Emotional Balance Meditation
Harmonizing Energies Altar
Facilitating Gentle Transitions
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Geological & Scientific Details
Syngenite is classified as a sulfate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is K2Ca(SO4)2·H2O. Common crystal habits include tabular to prismatic crystals, lamellar aggregates and crystalline crusts.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfate mineral
- Chemical Formula: K2Ca(SO4)2·H2O
- IMA Symbol: Sgn[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, milky white to faintly yellow due to inclusions
- Crystal Habit: Tabular to prismatic crystals, lamellar aggregates and crystalline crusts
- Twinning: Common on {101} contact twins
- Cleavage: Perfect on {110} and {100}, distinct on {010}
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Polyhalite
- Gypsum
- Anhydrite
- Halite
- Leonite (found in marine evaporite deposits)