About Umangite
Copper selenide, known for its bluish-black to violet color. It's associated with deep transformation and intuition but requires caution due to selenium.
Primary Hues
Bluish-Black, Violet-Blue, Reddish-Violet, often massive or forms fine-grained aggregates
Metaphysical Properties
(Selenium content, handle with care) A stone of deep transformation and intuition (use with caution).
Associated Tarot Cards
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes vitality- courage- and inner fire- aligning with this copper selenide.
The Chariot
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents moving forward with focused energy and determination- resonating with Umangite.
Associated Deities
Sekhmet
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: War- Healing- Power- Sun
Rationale: Sekhmet's potent- fiery energy connects to this stone.
Ares/Mars
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: War- Passion- Action
Rationale: Their association with courage and action aligns with Umangite.
Metaphysical Uses
Vitality Boosting Meditation
Courage Enhancement Rituals
Passion Ignition Altar
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Geological & Scientific Details
Umangite is classified as a selenide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the tetragonal system. Its chemical formula is Cu3Se2. Common crystal habits include massive granular.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Selenide mineral
- Chemical Formula: Cu3Se2
- IMA Symbol: Um[1]
- Crystal System: Tetragonal
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 348.56 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Red, bluish red-black
- Crystal Habit: Massive granular
- Cleavage: Distinct on [010] and [001]
- Luster: Metallic
- Streak: Black
- Diaphaneity: Opaque
Associated Minerals
- Berzelianite (related copper selenide)
- Klockmannite
- Eucairite
- Clausthalite
- Native Selenium
- Chalcomenite (found in some copper-selenium hydrothermal deposits)