TENORITE MELACONITE

Black Copper Oxide | (Copper oxide)

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About Tenorite Melaconite

Copper(II) oxide, typically black and often earthy (Melaconite). It's a grounding and energizing stone, enhancing vitality and courage.

Primary Hues

Steel-Grey to Black, often earthy or forms minute scales/lath-like crystals

Metaphysical Properties

A grounding and energizing stone. Believed to enhance vitality, promote courage, and assist in releasing negative patterns.

Chakra Connection

  • Root
  • Sacral
  • Solar Plexus

Astrological - Zodiac

  • Aries
  • Leo

Planetary Influence

  • Mars
  • Sun

Elemental Energy

  • Fire
  • Earth

Associated Tarot Cards

The Devil Tarot Card

The Devil

Type: Major Arcana

Rationale: Represents powerful grounding and connection to the Earth's core- aligning with this mineral.

The Emperor Tarot Card

The Emperor

Type: Major Arcana

Rationale: Symbolizes stability- structure- and control over the physical realm- resonating with Tenorite.

Associated Deities

Saturn Image

Saturn

Pantheon: Roman

Domain: Discipline- Boundaries- Structure

Rationale: Saturn's grounding and structuring influence aligns with Tenorite.

Hecate Image

Hecate

Pantheon: Greek

Domain: Protection- Underworld

Rationale: Hecate's protective aspect connects to this stone's shielding properties.

Metaphysical Uses

Powerful Grounding Meditation

Absorbing Negativity Altar

Promoting Stability Focus

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Geological & Scientific Details

We do not currently have scientific information available for Tenorite Melaconite.

Associated Minerals