About Wakabayashilite
An arsenic antimony sulfide, forming flexible, hair-like yellow crystals. It's associated with intellectual stimulation but is highly toxic.
Primary Hues
Lemon-Yellow, Golden-Yellow, forms flexible hair-like or fibrous crystals
Metaphysical Properties
(Toxic, arsenic and antimony content, handle with care) A stone of intellectual stimulation and transformation (use with extreme caution).
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes introspection- seeking hidden knowledge- and understanding complex structures- aligning with this arsenic sulfide.
The Magician
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents working with unique energies and uncovering mysteries- resonating with Wakabayashilite.
Associated Deities
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Hidden Knowledge- Writing
Rationale: Thoth's domain over esoteric knowledge aligns here.
Odin
Pantheon: Norse
Domain: Wisdom- Runes- Secrets
Rationale: Odin's quest for deep wisdom connects to this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Deep Meditation for Insight
Understanding Complexities
Exploring Hidden Knowledge
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Geological & Scientific Details
Wakabayashilite is classified as a arsenic sulfide, sulfosalt mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is [(As,Sb)6S9][As4S5]. Common crystal habits include fibrous.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Arsenic sulfide, Sulfosalt mineral
- Chemical Formula: [(As,Sb)6S9][As4S5]
- IMA Symbol: Wak[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 1291.8 gram/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Golden yellow, lemon yellow, orange yellow
- Crystal Habit: Fibrous
- Cleavage: {100} Perfect, {010} Perfect and {101} Perfect
- Luster: Silky
- Streak: Orange, yellow
- Diaphaneity: Translucent