About Whewellite
Calcium oxalate monohydrate, an organic mineral found in sediments, coal, and pathologically in kidney stones. It's associated with purification and release.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Yellowish, Brownish, Pinkish, forms prismatic or tabular crystals, can fluoresce
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of purification and release (in its mineral form). Believed to aid in clearing energetic blockages. (Primarily of biological/geological interest).
Associated Tarot Cards
Temperance
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents balance- natural cycles- and purification- aligning with this calcium oxalate found in plants and sediments.
The Moon
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes natural processes and organic transformation- resonating with Whewellite.
Associated Deities
Demeter
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Agriculture- Cycles of Life- Earth's Bounty
Rationale: Demeter's connection to life cycles and earth processes resonates here.
Pan
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Nature- Wild- Fertility
Rationale: Pan's deep connection to the natural world aligns with this organic mineral.
Metaphysical Uses
Connecting with Plant Wisdom
Understanding Natural Cycles
Promoting Natural Balance
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Geological & Scientific Details
Whewellite is classified as a oxalate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is CaC2O4·H2O. Common crystal habits include equant or stout prismatic crystals.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxalate minerals
- Chemical Formula: CaC2O4·H2O
- IMA Symbol: Whe[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, yellowish, brownish
- Crystal Habit: Equant or stout prismatic crystals
- Twinning: e {101} twin plane
- Cleavage: {101} good, {010} imperfect, {001} indistinct, {110} indistinct
- Luster: Vitreous to pearly
- Diaphaneity: Transparent