About Tetrahedrite
Copper antimony sulfide, the antimony-rich endmember of the Tetrahedrite series, typically steel-grey to black. It's associated with transformation and protection but requires caution due to antimony. (Can contain silver, 'Freibergite').
Primary Hues
Steel-Grey, Iron-Black, Black, often with a metallic luster, forms tetrahedral crystals
Metaphysical Properties
(Antimony content, handle with care) A stone of transformation and protection (use with caution). Believed to aid in understanding complex energies and shielding against negativity.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Devil
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents earthly wealth- protection- and grounding- aligning with this mineral.
Eight of Pentacles
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Pentacles
Rationale: Symbolizes skill in work and attracting wealth- resonating with this ore mineral.
Associated Deities
Hades/Pluto
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Underworld- Hidden Wealth
Rationale: Their dominion over the wealth of the earth aligns with this "gray copper" ore.
Hephaestus/Vulcan
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Craftsmanship- Forge
Rationale: Their association with metals and creation connects to Tetrahedrite.
Metaphysical Uses
Wealth Attraction Altar
Protection Visualization
Self-Mastery Meditation
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Geological & Scientific Details
Tetrahedrite is classified as a sulfosalt mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the cubic system. Its chemical formula is (Cu,Fe)12Sb4S13. Common crystal habits include groups of tetrahedral crystals; massive, coarse to fine compact granular.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfosalt mineral
- Chemical Formula: (Cu,Fe)12Sb4S13
- Crystal System: Cubic
- Predominant Geological Color: Steel gray to iron-gray
- Crystal Habit: Groups of tetrahedral crystals; massive, coarse to fine compact granular
- Twinning: Contact and penetration twins on {111}
- Cleavage: None
- Luster: Metallic, commonly splendent
- Streak: Black, brown to dark red
- Diaphaneity: Opaque, except in very thin fragments
Associated Minerals
- Tennantite (arsenic analogue, forms series with)
- Chalcopyrite
- Pyrite
- Sphalerite
- Galena
- Bornite
- Bournonite (common in copper-antimony-silver sulfide deposits)