About Tridymite
A high-temperature polymorph of silica (SiO2), often forming colorless or white thin tabular crystals. It's associated with clarity and gaining a higher perspective.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Yellowish, often forms thin tabular pseudohexagonal crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of clarity and higher perspective. Believed to aid in understanding complex situations and connecting with spiritual insight.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes connection to higher consciousness and spiritual insight- aligning with this silica polymorph.
The World
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents integration of different states of being and universal understanding- resonating with Tridymite.
Associated Deities
Urania
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Astronomy- Universal Love- Higher Mind
Rationale: Urania's celestial connection and link to higher thought aligns here.
Sophia
Pantheon: Gnostic
Domain: Wisdom- Divine Feminine
Rationale: Sophia as the embodiment of universal wisdom connects to this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Higher Consciousness Meditation
Spirit Guide Communication Focus
Expanding Awareness Altar
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Geological & Scientific Details
Tridymite is classified as a tectosilicates, quartz group mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic (α-tridymite) system. Its chemical formula is SiO2. Common crystal habits include platy – sheet forms.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Tectosilicates, quartz group
- Chemical Formula: SiO2
- IMA Symbol: Trd[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic (α-tridymite)
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 60.08 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, white
- Crystal Habit: Platy – sheet forms
- Cleavage: {0001} indistinct, {1010} imperfect
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: white