About Tincalconite
A dehydrated form of borax (sodium borate), typically a white powder. It's associated with purification and mental clarity.
Primary Hues
White, Colorless, forms powdery coatings on Borax
Metaphysical Properties
A purifying and cleansing stone. Believed to clear negative energies and promote mental clarity.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Fool
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents new beginnings after purification- as it forms from Borax dehydrating.
Judgement
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes renewal and clearing away the old- resonating with Tincalconite.
Associated Deities
Janus
Pantheon: Roman
Domain: Beginnings- Transitions
Rationale: Janus- god of new beginnings- aligns with the transformative nature of Tincalconite from Borax.
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Purity- Cleansing
Rationale: Her purifying energy connects to this mineral that signifies a change of state.
Metaphysical Uses
Fresh Start Rituals
Purification Altar
Transformation Contemplation
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Geological & Scientific Details
Tincalconite is classified as a nesoborates mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is Na2[B4O5(OH)4]·3H2O.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Nesoborates
- Chemical Formula: Na2[B4O5(OH)4]·3H2O
- IMA Symbol: Tnc[1]
- Crystal System: Trigonal
Associated Minerals
- Borax (alters from/to)
- Halite
- Thenardite
- Trona (common as an alteration product of borax in evaporite deposits)