Arsenic ***


Arsenics


Arsenic is a highly toxic metallic element that tarnishes quickly when exposed to air. Although it does occur in its native form, this is rare, and it is far more commonly found as arsenide and arsenate minerals. The most prevalent of these is arsenopyrite (FeAsS), although others include realgar, orpiment, both of which were, until recently, used as popular pigments for paints. Native arsenic is usually found in botryoidal form in association with minerals such as cinnabar, silver, or barite, and has a garlic smell when rubbed.

Chemical Composition:
As
Color:
Silvery white when freshly exposed, dark gray to black when tarnished
Hardness:
3 - 4
Cleavage:
Perfect in one direction
Fracture:
Uneven
Crystal Structure:
Opague; trigonal
Specific Gravity:
5.4 - 5.9+
Occurence:
China, Peru, Southwest England, France, Norway, Germany, Italy, Japan, USA
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Cell Salt:
A native mineral ore, usually with some antimony, iron, nickel, silver, and sulphur
Color:
Tin white, quickly tarnishing to dark gray; evolved specimens are orange-red with a metallic glow
Energy:
Projective
Element:
Air Fire, and Earth
Planet/Sign:
Jupiter/Sagittarius; Mercury/Virgo
Stone Lore:
Arsenic crystal comes from England, France, Germany, and Italy. It has been found in small quantities in Arizona and British Columbia.
***CAUTION: The fumes of arsenic crystal are poisonous, so take care to avoid breathing the fumes. Arsenic is deadly if taken internally.
Medicine Uses:
Despite the potential danger, this stone happens to be an excellent diagnostic tool for getting to the root of disruptive mental and physical conditions. It is especially beneficial when used to overcome inertia. The orange-red colored crystals are the preferred healing stones.