About Takedaite
A rare calcium borate. It's associated with purity, clarity, and aiding peaceful meditation.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, forms small prismatic crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of purity and clarity. Believed to aid in meditation and promote a sense of peace.
Associated Tarot Cards
Ace of Swords
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes mental precision- clarity- and focused thought- aligning with this rare borate.
The Magician
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents harnessing intellectual power for a specific purpose- resonating with Takedaite.
Associated Deities
Athena
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Wisdom- Strategy- Precision
Rationale: Athena's connection to sharp- precise thought aligns with this stone.
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Writing- Order
Rationale: Thoth's domain over knowledge and precision connects here.
Metaphysical Uses
Enhancing Mental Focus
Logical Problem Solving
Clarity of Thought Rituals
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Geological & Scientific Details
Takedaite is classified as a borate mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is Ca3B2O6. Common crystal habits include granular.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Borate
- Chemical Formula: Ca3B2O6
- IMA Symbol: Tkd[1]
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 237.85 gm
- Predominant Geological Color: white, pale gray
- Crystal Habit: Granular
- Cleavage: {110} imperfect
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: white
Associated Minerals
- Colemanite
- Ulexite
- Howlite (other borate minerals)