About Xenotime Yb
The ytterbium-dominant member of the Xenotime group. It's associated with focused energy, insight, and mental clarity, with ytterbium adding a unique vibrational signature.
Primary Hues
Brown, Grey, Colorless, forms small prismatic crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of focused energy and insight. Believed to aid in understanding complex information and promote mental clarity. (Ytterbium adds a specific vibrational quality).
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents introspection- seeking rare knowledge- and working with unique earth energies.
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes connecting with specific- high-frequency energies- aligning with this Ytterbium-dominant variety.
Associated Deities
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Hidden Knowledge
Rationale: Thoth's domain over specialized and rare knowledge connects here.
Urania
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Astronomy- Universal Knowledge
Rationale: Urania's celestial connection aligns with accessing unique universal energies.
Metaphysical Uses
Focus for Specialized Research
Connecting with Unique Earth Energies
Deep Introspection
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Geological & Scientific Details
Xenotime Yb is classified as a phosphate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the tetragonal system. Its chemical formula is YPO4. Common crystal habits include prismatic, radial aggregates, granular.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate minerals
- Chemical Formula: YPO4
- IMA Symbol: Xtm[1]
- Crystal System: Tetragonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Brown, brownish yellow, gray
- Crystal Habit: Prismatic, radial aggregates, granular
- Cleavage: Perfect [100]
- Luster: Vitreous to resinous
- Streak: Pale brown, yellowish or reddish, to white
- Diaphaneity: Translucent to opaque