About Ziesite
A rare vanadium oxide. It's a grounding stone associated with stability and Earth connection.
Primary Hues
Black, Dark Brown, forms prismatic crystals or massive
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding stone. Believed to promote stability and a connection to the Earth.
Associated Tarot Cards
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes inner fire- vitality- and passion- aligning with this vanadium oxide.
Ace of Wands
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Wands
Rationale: Represents creative spark and potent energy- resonating with Ziesite.
Associated Deities
Pele
Pantheon: Hawaiian
Domain: Volcanoes- Fire- Passion
Rationale: Pele's fiery- creative energy aligns with this stone.
Mars/Ares
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: War- Passion- Action
Rationale: Their association with fiery energy connects here.
Metaphysical Uses
Vitality & Passion Altar
Creative Spark Meditation
Energizing Rituals
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Geological & Scientific Details
Ziesite is classified as a vanadate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is β-Cu2V2O7. Common crystal habits include anhedral crystals and incrustations.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Vanadate mineral
- Chemical Formula: β-Cu2V2O7
- IMA Symbol: Zie[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Black; reddish brown to dark reddish brown in transmitted light; white in reflected light
- Crystal Habit: Anhedral crystals and incrustations
- Cleavage: None
- Luster: Metallic
- Streak: Red brown
- Diaphaneity: Opaque
Associated Minerals
- Shcherbinaite (alpha-V2O5 polymorph)
- Montroseite
- Corvusite (other vanadium oxides, found in some volcanic fumaroles or oxidized vanadium deposits)