About Vivianite
A hydrated iron phosphate, initially colorless but oxidizes to deep blue or greenish-blue upon light exposure. It's a stone of peace, compassion, and deep intuition, aiding in goal setting and removing negativity from one's energy field.
Primary Hues
Colorless (fresh), Dark Blue to Greenish-Blue (on exposure to light)
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of peace and compassion. Believed to help access deep intuition and remove negativity from one's thoughts. Aids in setting and achieving goals.
Associated Tarot Cards
Death
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents transformation- letting go of old hurts- and deep emotional healing- aligning with Vivianite.
The Moon
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes journeying into the subconscious and facing hidden emotional depths- resonating with this stone.
Associated Deities
Persephone
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Underworld- Rebirth- Renewal
Rationale: Persephone's journey into the underworld for transformation connects to Vivianite.
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Healing
Rationale: Her compassionate energy aids in the healing process Vivianite supports.
Metaphysical Uses
Emotional Release Meditation
Dream Work & Goal Setting Altar
Heart Healing Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Vivianite is classified as a phosphate mineral vivianite group mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Fe2+3(PO4)2·8H2O. Common crystal habits include flattened, elongated prismatic crystals, may be rounded or corroded; as stellate groups, incrustations, concretionary, earthy or powdery.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate mineral Vivianite group
- Chemical Formula: Fe2+3(PO4)2·8H2O
- IMA Symbol: Viv[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 501.61 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, very pale green, becoming dark blue, dark greenish blue, indigo-blue, then black with oxidation
- Crystal Habit: Flattened, elongated prismatic crystals, may be rounded or corroded; as stellate groups, incrustations, concretionary, earthy or powdery
- Twinning: Translation gliding
- Cleavage: Perfect on {010}
- Luster: Vitreous, pearly on the cleavage, dull when earthy
- Streak: White, altering to dark blue, brown
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent