About Wurtzite
Zinc sulfide, the hexagonal polymorph of sphalerite, often brownish-black with a resinous luster. It's a grounding stone that enhances personal power and creativity.
Primary Hues
Brownish-Black, Brown, Orange, Yellow, Red, forms pyramidal or tabular crystals, or fibrous/columnar aggregates, resinous luster
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of grounding and vitality. Believed to enhance personal power, stimulate creativity, and promote a connection to Earth energies.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Magician
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents harnessing energy- focus- and grounding manifestation- aligning with this zinc iron sulfide.
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes stability and building practical foundations- resonating with Wurtzite.
Associated Deities
Hephaestus/Vulcan
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Craftsmanship- Forge- Earth's Power
Rationale: Their association with strong- foundational materials aligns here.
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Writing- Order
Rationale: Thoth's domain over structured knowledge connects to its aid in focus.
Metaphysical Uses
Grounding for Manifestation
Enhancing Focus & Concentration
Building Stability
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Geological & Scientific Details
Wurtzite is classified as a sulfide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the hexagonal system. Its chemical formula is (Zn,Fe)S. Common crystal habits include radial clusters and colloform crusts and masses. also as tabular crystals.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfide mineral
- Chemical Formula: (Zn,Fe)S
- IMA Symbol: Wur[1]
- Crystal System: Hexagonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Brownish black, orange brown, reddish brown, black
- Crystal Habit: Radial clusters and colloform crusts and masses. Also as tabular crystals
- Cleavage: [1120] and [0001]
- Luster: Resinous, brilliant submetallic on crystal faces
- Streak: light brown
- Diaphaneity: Translucent