About Tarapacaite
Potassium chromate, a bright yellow mineral. It's associated with vitality and creativity but requires caution due to chromate content.
Primary Hues
Sulphur-Yellow, Canary Yellow, forms small crystals or coatings
Metaphysical Properties
(Chromate content, handle with care) A stone of vitality and creativity (use with caution).
Associated Tarot Cards
The Sun
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes joy- vitality- and optimism- aligning with this bright yellow mineral.
Nine of Cups
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Cups
Rationale: Represents wishes fulfilled and happiness- resonating with Tarapacaite's joyful energy.
Associated Deities
Apollo
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sun- Light- Joy
Rationale: Apollo's solar energy and connection to joy aligns with this stone.
Lakshmi
Pantheon: Hindu
Domain: Prosperity- Good Fortune- Joy
Rationale: Lakshmi embodies the energy of joy and abundance that Tarapacaite attracts.
Metaphysical Uses
Joy & Abundance Altar
Lifting Spirits Meditation
Solar Plexus Activation Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Tarapacaite is classified as a sulfate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is K2(CrO4). Common crystal habits include thick tabular.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfate minerals
- Chemical Formula: K2(CrO4)
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Predominant Geological Color: Bright yellow, yellow-orange
- Crystal Habit: Thick tabular
- Cleavage: Distinct/good On {001} and {010}, distinct
- Diaphaneity: Transparent
Associated Minerals
- Lopezite (potassium dichromate)
- Dietzeite
- Nitratine (Sodium Nitrate)
- Halite (found in nitrate deposits in arid regions, e.g., Atacama Desert, Chile)