About Terlinguaite
Mercury(I) oxychloride, typically yellow, darkens on light exposure. Due to extreme mercury toxicity, it has no metaphysical use and is of interest mainly to mineral collectors.
Primary Hues
Sulphur-Yellow, Greenish-Yellow, Olive Green, (Darkens on exposure to light)
Metaphysical Properties
(Extremely toxic, mercury content, handle with extreme care) Primarily of mineralogical interest due to toxicity.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Magician
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents mental agility and adaptability- aligning with this mineral.
Page of Swords
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Swords
Rationale: Symbolizes quick thinking and adapting to new information- resonating with Terlinguaite.
Associated Deities
Hermes/Mercury
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Intellect- Communication- Trickster
Rationale: Their association with mental agility aligns with this stone.
Loki
Pantheon: Norse
Domain: Trickster- Shapeshifter- Change
Rationale: Loki's clever and adaptive nature connects to this mineral's properties.
Metaphysical Uses
Promoting Mental Agility (Symbolic)
Adaptability Focus (Symbolic)
Quick Thinking Meditation (Symbolic)
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Terlinguaite.
Associated Minerals
- Cinnabar
- Native Mercury
- Calomel
- Eglestonite
- Montroydite (from its type locality in Terlingua, Texas, associated with mercury deposits)