About Tripuhyite
Iron antimonate, often yellowish. It's a grounding stone associated with stability and Earth connection. (An alteration product of other antimony minerals).
Primary Hues
Yellow, Brownish-Yellow, Greenish-Yellow, forms small prismatic or pyramidal crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding stone. Believed to promote stability and a connection to the Earth.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents stability- grounding- and focused determination- aligning with this iron antimonate.
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes inner fortitude and harnessing earthly power- resonating with Tripuhyite.
Associated Deities
Saturn
Pantheon: Roman
Domain: Discipline- Structure- Boundaries
Rationale: Saturn's grounding and structuring influence aligns here.
Hephaestus/Vulcan
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Craftsmanship- Forge- Earth's Power
Rationale: Their association with strong- foundational materials connects here.
Metaphysical Uses
Grounding & Stability Altar
Focus & Determination Meditation
Inner Resilience Visualization
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Geological & Scientific Details
Tripuhyite is classified as a antimonate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the tetragonal system. Its chemical formula is FeSbO4. Common crystal habits include fibrous to fine-grained aggregates.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Antimonate mineral
- Chemical Formula: FeSbO4
- IMA Symbol: Tpy[1]
- Crystal System: Tetragonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Yellowish brown, lemon-yellow, brown-black
- Crystal Habit: Fibrous to fine-grained aggregates
- Luster: Dull to earthy
- Streak: Canary-yellow to dark brown with a greenish tinge
- Diaphaneity: Translucent
Associated Minerals
- Stibiconite
- Bindheimite
- Cervantite
- Stibnite
- Siderite
- Limonite (secondary mineral in oxidized antimony-iron deposits)