About Valentinite
Antimony trioxide, the orthorhombic polymorph of senarmontite, often white or pale with a pearly luster. It's associated with transformation, clarity, and adaptability.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Greyish, Yellowish, Brownish, Pinkish, often forms prismatic or tabular crystals, or radiating aggregates with pearly/adamantine luster
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of transformation and clarity. Believed to aid in releasing old patterns, promote mental focus, and encourage adaptability.
Associated Tarot Cards
Justice
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes clarity- truth- and balanced judgment- aligning with this antimony oxide.
Ace of Swords
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Swords
Rationale: Represents mental clarity and cutting through illusion- resonating with Valentinite.
Associated Deities
Athena
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Wisdom- Strategy- Justice
Rationale: Athena's association with clear thought and just action aligns here.
Ma'at
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Truth- Balance- Order
Rationale: Ma'at as the embodiment of truth and order connects to this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Clarity & Truth Altar
Balanced Judgment Meditation
Confusion Clearing Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Valentinite.
Associated Minerals
- Senarmontite (dimorph)
- Stibnite (alters from)
- Cervantite
- Stibiconite
- Native Antimony
- Kermesite (common as an alteration product of other antimony minerals)