About Thomsenolite
Hydrated sodium calcium aluminum fluoride, a polymorph of pachnolite, typically colorless or white. It's associated with clarity, spiritual connection, and enhancing intuition.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Yellowish, Reddish, forms prismatic or tabular crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of clarity and spiritual connection. Believed to enhance intuition and promote a sense of peace.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes clarity- spiritual insight- and connection to higher energies- aligning with this fluoride mineral.
The High Priestess
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents intuition and accessing subtle knowledge- resonating with Thomsenolite.
Associated Deities
Urania
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Astronomy- Universal Love
Rationale: Urania's celestial connection aligns with this stone's clarity.
Sophia
Pantheon: Gnostic
Domain: Wisdom- Purity
Rationale: Sophia as the embodiment of pure wisdom connects to Thomsenolite.
Metaphysical Uses
Enhancing Clarity Meditation
Intuition Development Focus
Higher Guidance Connection
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Geological & Scientific Details
Thomsenolite is classified as a halide minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is NaCaAlF6·H2O.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Halide minerals
- Chemical Formula: NaCaAlF6·H2O
- IMA Symbol: Tse[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Colourless, white, pale lilac; brownish or reddish tinted due to staining; colourless in transmitted light.
- Cleavage: PerfectOn {001}; {110} distinct.
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent, translucent
Associated Minerals
- Cryolite (often associated with and alters to/from)
- Pachnolite (dimorph)
- Ralstonite
- Fluorite
- Siderite
- Galena (found in rare cryolite-bearing pegmatites)