ZAVARITSKITE

(Bismuth oxyfluoride)

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About Zavaritskite

Bismuth oxyfluoride, typically whitish or yellowish. It's a grounding stone associated with stability and Earth connection.

Primary Hues

Colorless, White, Greyish, Yellowish, forms earthy masses or tetragonal crystals

Metaphysical Properties

A grounding stone. Believed to promote stability and a connection to the Earth.

Affirmation

I am grounded, stable, and connected to Earth.

Chakra Connection

Root
Earth Star

Astrological Alignment

Capricorn
Virgo

Planetary Influence

Saturn
Earth

Elemental Energy

Earth

Vibrational Number

4

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Geological & Scientific Details

Zavaritskite is classified as a halide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the tetragonal system. Its chemical formula is (BiO)F.

Key Geological Properties:

Mineral Category: Halide mineral
Chemical Formula: (BiO)F
IMA Symbol: Zav
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Predominant Geological Color: Colorless to white
Luster: Resinous to metallic
Streak: Gray white
Diaphaneity: Subtranslucent to opaque

Associated Minerals

Bismutite
Bismuthinite
Fluorite
Topaz