About Valleriite
A rare complex sulfide-hydroxide, often bronze-yellow to black, soft with a greasy feel. It's associated with flexibility, grounding, and adapting to change.
Primary Hues
Bronze-Yellow, Brownish-Black, forms platy or foliated aggregates, soft, greasy feel
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of flexibility and grounding. Believed to aid in adapting to change and promote a connection to Earth energies.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Devil
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents deep grounding and connecting with earth's hidden power- aligning with this sulfide.
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes introspection and exploring foundational energies- resonating with Valleriite.
Associated Deities
Hades/Pluto
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Underworld- Hidden Wealth
Rationale: Their dominion over the deep earth and hidden power connects here.
Gaia
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Earth Mother
Rationale: Its composition as a complex sulfide connects it to foundational Earth energies.
Metaphysical Uses
Deep Grounding Meditation
Stabilizing Energy
Exploring Earth Mysteries
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Valleriite.
Associated Minerals
- Tochilinite (related)
- Pentlandite
- Chalcopyrite
- Pyrrhotite
- Magnetite
- Serpentine (found in some ultramafic rock-hosted sulfide deposits or carbonatites)