Scorodite
A variety of Variscite Group
What is Scorodite?
Scorodite has fascinating color-changing properties in different lights, but the most memorable part of this mineral is that, when heated, it emits a powerful garlic odor. This odor is caused by its high arsenic concentration, which makes it less than desirable. Scorodite can cause severe discomfort when handled, or if dust is inhaled.
Etymology & Origins
Named from the Greek Scorodion, "garlicky". When heated it smells of garlic, which gives it the name.
Uses & Applications
It is found in hydrothermal deposits and as a secondary mineral in gossans worldwide.
Healing Properties
Scorodite works on the Throat, Heart, and Solar Plexus chakras with positive energy that encourages a balance between the mind, body and soul. It may help to stimulate the mind and is a good stone for anyone engaged in long research or investigative work. It unleashes creativity and promotes cognitive thinking. It helps to remove negative thoughts and old feelings of guilt from the past allowing forgiveness and healing.
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Geochemistry
Scorodite weathers to limonite.
Associated Chakras
Health & Safety Information
- ⚠️Harm Reason: Scorodite dust is toxic because it contains heavy metals Arsenic.
- ⚠️Heavy Metal: Arsenic
- ⚠️How to prevent the risks of Scorodite?
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Green, blue-green, grey, grayish-green, blue, yellow-brown, nearly colourless, violet, colourless to faintly greenish or greenish brown in transmitted light
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3.5 - 4
- Density
- 3.276 g/cm³
- Streak
- Greenish-White
- Luster
- Vitreous, Resinous, Sub-adamantine
- Crystal System
- Orthorhombic
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O
- Elements
- As, Fe, H, O
Also Known As
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