About Xanthoxenite
A rare hydrated phosphate, often yellowish-brown. It's a grounding stone associated with emotional stability.
Primary Hues
Yellow, Yellow-Brown, Brown, forms granular masses or radiating fibrous aggregates
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding stone. Believed to promote emotional stability and a connection to the Earth.
Associated Tarot Cards
Temperance
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents balance- harmony- and gentle emotional healing- aligning with this phosphate.
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes hope and finding emotional equilibrium- resonating with Xanthoxenite.
Associated Deities
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Healing
Rationale: Her gentle- balancing energy aligns with this mineral.
Aphrodite
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Love- Beauty- Harmony
Rationale: Aphrodite's connection to harmonious energy connects here.
Metaphysical Uses
Emotional Balance Meditation
Promoting Harmony Altar
Gentle Healing Support Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Xanthoxenite is classified as a phosphate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the triclinic system. Its chemical formula is Ca4Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2·3H2O. Common crystal habits include occurs as platy crystals and as lamellar aggregates and crusts.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate minerals
- Chemical Formula: Ca4Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2·3H2O
- IMA Symbol: Xox[1]
- Crystal System: Triclinic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 739.95 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Pale to brownish yellow
- Crystal Habit: Occurs as platy crystals and as lamellar aggregates and crusts
- Cleavage: Perfect {010}
- Luster: Earthy (dull)
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Translucent
Associated Minerals
- Childrenite-Eosphorite
- Rockbridgeite
- Strengite
- Variscite (secondary phosphate in pegmatites or iron deposits)