About Altaite
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- Mineralogy and geology*
- Metaphysical, Spiritual and Healing** Properties***
- Common Associations
Mineralogy and Geology
Mineral formula: PbTe
Mineral group: member of the Galena group
Crystal system: Isometric
Crystal habit: Rarely in very small cubes and octahedra; massive, as cleavages, to 1 cm; granular, myrmekitic in other sulfides.
Cleavage: perfect on {001}
Fracture: sub-conchoidal
Color: tin-white with a light yellow tint
Luster: metallic
Diaphaneity: opaque
Moh’s scale hardness: 2 - 3
Streak: black
Specific gravity: 8.19
Named after: the discovery locality: Zavodinsk, Rudny Altai, Kazakhstan.
Type locality: Second Zavodinskii Mine, Altai, East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan
Geological occurrence: in lead sulfide veins and deposits.
Spiritual, Metaphysical and Healing Properties
Altaite stimulates activity and action on ideas. It stimulates the intellect and supports expansiveness. It can help with accessing spiritual guides when asking about a pending course of action.
Common Associations
- Numerology - vibrates to the number 5
- Zodiac – Pisces
- Birthstone – none associated
- Wedding Anniversary – none associated
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* Mineralogical information is from mindat.org
** Always consult with your medical professional for any physical or long-term healing issues.
*** Metaphysical properties come from:
Love Is in the Earth (1995) Melody, Earth-Love Publishing House, 726 pp.
The Crystal Bible, A Definitive Guide to Crystals (2003) Judy Hall, Walking Stick Press, 399 pp.
Crystal Muse (2017) Heather Askinosie and Timmi Jandro, Hay House, 285 pp.
Crystal Gridwork (2018) Kiera Fogg, Weiser Books, 128 pp.