About Tin
The native element tin, a soft, silvery-white metal. It's associated with flexibility, mental agility, and attracting prosperity. (Native tin is rare).
Primary Hues
Silver-White, Greyish-White, Tarnishes grey, soft, malleable
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of flexibility and manifestation. Believed to promote adaptability, enhance mental agility, and attract prosperity.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Magician
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents intellect- knowledge- and bringing ideas into form- aligning with this metal.
King of Swords
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Swords
Rationale: Symbolizes mental acuity and clear thought- resonating with Tin's association with Jupiter/knowledge.
Associated Deities
Jupiter/Zeus
Pantheon: Roman/Greek
Domain: Expansion- Wisdom- Abundance
Rationale: Tin is traditionally associated with Jupiter- representing knowledge and expansion.
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Writing- Knowledge
Rationale: Thoth's domain over knowledge aligns with Tin.
Metaphysical Uses
Intellectual Pursuits Altar
Meditation for Knowledge
Prosperity Rituals (Historical)
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Tin.
Associated Minerals
- Cassiterite (primary ore)
- Stannite
- Wolframite
- Arsenopyrite
- Quartz (found in some hydrothermal veins and placer deposits)