About Tachyhydrite
Hydrated calcium magnesium chloride, very hygroscopic (absorbs moisture and dissolves). Its properties primarily lend it to geochemical study rather than metaphysical use, though one might infer adaptability.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Yellowish, (Very hygroscopic and deliquescent)
Metaphysical Properties
Primarily of geochemical interest due to its properties. Metaphysically, its deliquescent nature might symbolize adaptability or dissolution of blockages, but this is speculative.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Tower
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents rapid- cleansing change and release- aligning with this mineral's fast-acting nature.
Eight of Cups
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Cups
Rationale: Symbolizes walking away from emotional baggage- which Tachyhydrite facilitates.
Associated Deities
Neptune
Pantheon: Roman
Domain: Sea- Water- Dissolution
Rationale: Neptune's connection to water and dissolving boundaries aligns with this soluble mineral.
Manannan mac Lir
Pantheon: Celtic
Domain: Sea- Magic- Otherworld
Rationale: A sea god associated with profound change and transition.
Metaphysical Uses
Rapid Emotional Cleansing Rituals
Breaking Old Patterns Meditation
Promoting Swift Change
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Geological & Scientific Details
Tachyhydrite is classified as a halide minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is CaMg2Cl6·12H2O.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Halide minerals
- Chemical Formula: CaMg2Cl6·12H2O
- IMA Symbol: Thy[1]
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, light yellow
- Luster: vitreous
- Diaphaneity: transparent
Associated Minerals
- Carnallite
- Bischofite
- Halite
- Sylvite
- Kieserite (found in marine evaporite deposits)