About Wadsleyite
A high-pressure polymorph of olivine, found in Earth's mantle and shocked meteorites, can be blue or green. It symbolizes deep transformation and resilience under pressure.
Primary Hues
Blue, Green, Colorless, (Rarely seen as distinct crystals)
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of deep transformation and resilience. Believed to aid in understanding profound Earth energies and adapting to intense pressure. (Primarily scientific interest).
Associated Tarot Cards
The Tower
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents transformation under pressure and deep Earth energies- aligning with this high-pressure olivine polymorph.
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes resilience and the ability to integrate profound changes- resonating with Wadsleyite.
Associated Deities
Hephaestus/Vulcan
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Craftsmanship- Forge- Earth's Depths
Rationale: Their association with deep earth processes and transformation aligns here.
Gaia
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Earth Mother- Deep Earth
Rationale: Its formation under immense pressure connects it to the deep Earth.
Metaphysical Uses
Transformation Under Pressure Meditation
Building Inner Resilience Focus
Connecting with Deep Earth Energies
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Geological & Scientific Details
Wadsleyite is classified as a sorosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic (horiuchi and sawamoto, 1981) system. Its chemical formula is Mg2SiO4. Common crystal habits include microcrystalline aggregates.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sorosilicate
- Chemical Formula: Mg2SiO4
- IMA Symbol: Wds[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic (Horiuchi and Sawamoto, 1981)
- Predominant Geological Color: Dark green
- Crystal Habit: Microcrystalline aggregates
- Diaphaneity: Transparent
Associated Minerals
- Ringwoodite (another high-pressure olivine polymorph)
- Bridgmanite
- Kamacite
- Taenite (minerals found in shocked meteorites or inferred in Earth's mantle)