About Vauxite
Hydrated iron aluminum phosphate, known for its sky-blue crystals, often in radiating groups. It's a stone of emotional expression, clarity, and soothing the throat chakra.
Primary Hues
Sky Blue, Bluish-Green, forms tabular or prismatic crystals, often in radiating groups
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of emotional expression and clarity. Believed to stimulate the throat chakra, promote honest communication, and soothe emotional upsets.
Associated Tarot Cards
Temperance
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents balance- peace- and emotional harmony- aligning with Vauxite's soothing properties.
Four of Swords
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Swords
Rationale: Symbolizes mental rest and tranquility- resonating with this stone's energy.
Associated Deities
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Calmness
Rationale: Her gentle- calming energy aligns with Vauxite.
Athena
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Wisdom- Strategy- Calm Thought
Rationale: Athena's connection to clear- organized thought connects to this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Mental Clarity Meditation
Emotional Turmoil Soothing
Peaceful Meditation Aid
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Geological & Scientific Details
Vauxite is classified as a phosphate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the triclinic system. Its chemical formula is Fe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2.6H2O. Common crystal habits include minute tabular crystals, radial aggregates and nodules.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate minerals
- Chemical Formula: Fe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2.6H2O
- IMA Symbol: Vx[1]
- Crystal System: Triclinic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 441.86 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Blue, becoming greenish on exposure
- Crystal Habit: Minute tabular crystals, radial aggregates and nodules
- Twinning: On {010}, twin and composition plane.[2]
- Cleavage: Fractured
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Paravauxite (dimorph)
- Metavauxite (related)
- Childrenite-Eosphorite
- Wavellite
- Variscite (found in some phosphate-rich pegmatites, notably Llallagua, Bolivia)