About Teallite
A lead tin sulfide, typically lead-grey and forming flexible foliated masses. It's associated with transformation, grounding, and understanding shadow aspects.
Primary Hues
Lead-Grey, Blackish-Grey, forms thin tabular crystals or foliated masses, flexible
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of transformation and grounding. Believed to aid in understanding shadow aspects and promoting stability.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes deep introspection and understanding complex hidden structures- aligning with this lead tin sulfide.
Ace of Swords
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Swords
Rationale: Represents mental clarity and cutting through complexity- resonating with Teallite.
Associated Deities
Odin
Pantheon: Norse
Domain: Wisdom- Hidden Knowledge- Runes
Rationale: Odin's quest for esoteric knowledge connects to this stone.
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Secrets- Writing
Rationale: Thoth's domain over hidden wisdom aligns with Teallite.
Metaphysical Uses
Analytical Meditation
Understanding Intricate Patterns
Problem-Solving Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Teallite is classified as a sulfide minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is PbSnS2.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfide minerals
- Chemical Formula: PbSnS2
- IMA Symbol: Tel[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Predominant Geological Color: Silvery gray, lead-gray to iron-gray; tarnishes dull or iridescent
- Cleavage: {001} perfect (lamellar cleavage); flexible
- Luster: Metallic
- Streak: Black
- Diaphaneity: Opaque
Associated Minerals
- Franckeite
- Cylindrite
- Herzenbergite
- Stannite
- Cassiterite
- Galena
- Sphalerite (found in hydrothermal tin-lead-silver veins, especially in Bolivia)