Collection: Cacoxenite

Cacoxenite is a fairly rare mineral, valued both in mineralogy and lithotherapy for its unique properties.

💎 Mineralogical sheet

• Name: Cacoxenite (from the Greek kakos = bad, and xenos = guest, because it harms the quality of the iron extracted)

• Chemical formula: Fe³⁺₄(PO₄)₃(OH)₃·3H₂O

• Crystal system: Hexagonal

• Hardness (Mohs scale): 3 to 4

• Color: Yellow, orange-yellow, golden brown, sometimes greenish

• Luster: Silky to glassy

• Transparency: Translucent

• Density: Approximately 2.2 to 2.6

• Deposits: Brazil, Slovakia, France, USA, Germany, etc.

🌍 Training and appearance

Cacoxenite forms mainly in alteration zones of iron deposits (especially limonite). It often occurs as fibrous inclusions or radiating clumps in other minerals such as quartz or amethyst.

💫 Properties in lithotherapy

In lithotherapy, cacoxenite is considered a powerful stone, especially when it is included in quartz or amethyst (we then speak of "Super Seven" or "sacred stone" ). It is known for:

• 🌟 Raise spiritual awareness

• 💜 Promote meditation and spiritual connection

• 💭 Boost intuition and mental clarity

• ☮️ Bring calm and serenity

• ❤️ Promote altruism and kindness

💡 Good to know

• Cacoxenite is fragile: avoid shocks, hot water and chemicals.

• It is highly prized in esoteric jewelry when set in quartz, particularly for pendants.