About Tausonite
Strontium titanate with the perovskite structure, rare naturally but synthesized as a diamond simulant. It's a grounding stone associated with manifestation and Earth energies.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Pale Yellow, Brown, Reddish-Brown, (Synthetic version used as diamond simulant 'Fabulite')
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of grounding and manifestation. Believed to aid in achieving goals and connecting with Earth energies. (Natural is rare).
Associated Tarot Cards
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents stability- structure- and grounding power- aligning with this strontium titanate.
The World
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes integration and connecting with foundational Earth energies- resonating with Tausonite.
Associated Deities
Saturn
Pantheon: Roman
Domain: Time- Discipline- Structure
Rationale: Saturn's grounding and structuring influence aligns with this mineral.
Gaia
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Earth Mother
Rationale: Its composition as an earth oxide connects it to foundational Earth energies.
Metaphysical Uses
Grounding & Stability Rituals
Promoting Structure & Order
Building Foundations
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Geological & Scientific Details
Tausonite is classified as a oxide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the cubic system. Its chemical formula is SrTiO3. Common crystal habits include cubic and octahedral crystals, granular, massive.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide mineral
- Chemical Formula: SrTiO3
- IMA Symbol: Tau[1]
- Crystal System: Cubic
- Predominant Geological Color: Red, red-brown, orange, dark gray
- Crystal Habit: Cubic and octahedral crystals, granular, massive
- Cleavage: None
- Luster: Adamantine
- Diaphaneity: Translucent to opaque
Associated Minerals
- Perovskite (calcium titanate)
- Loparite
- Ilmenite
- Magnetite (natural occurrences are in specific alkaline igneous rocks or carbonatites)