Tennantite

Tennantite (FR) · Tennantita (ES)

Tennantite, copper sulfarsenide, is the arsenic pole of the isomorphous tetrahedrite-tennantite series. Named after Smithson Tennant (discoverer of iridium and osmium). ⚠️ Arsenic — toxic. Found in polymetallic copper veins.

Energetic properties

The 4 main benefits

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Dark grey copper sulfarsenide — tetrahedrite series

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Arsenic and copper — toxic, handle with caution

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Named for Smithson Tennant — British chemist

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Arsenic pole of tetrahedrite-tennantite series

Tradition

Traditional benefits

Precaution (arsenic). Smithson Tennant also discovered iridium — named for a discoverer of discoveries. Complementarity energy. Tetrahedrite partner.

Energy

Associated chakras

Root
Everyday use

How to use it

Precautions (toxic arsenic). Named for the man who also discovered iridium and osmium — Smithson Tennant, British polymath chemist. Arsenic copper ore.

Care

Cleansing & charging

Sage or palo santo fumigation only (30 sec slow circles). Recharge on quartz cluster 24h or by visualization (white light 2-3 min).

⚠️ Never water — tennantite is a doubly toxic copper sulfo-arsenide (copper + arsenic). MANDATORY gloves, wash hands, never wear on skin, ventilate.

Astrology

Associated signs

ScorpioCapricornSnake (Chinese astrology)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do you cleanse Tennantite?

Sage or palo santo fumigation only (30 sec slow circles). Recharge on quartz cluster 24h or by visualization (white light 2-3 min). ⚠️ Never water — tennantite is a doubly toxic copper sulfo-arsenide (copper + arsenic). MANDATORY gloves, wash hands, never wear on skin, ventilate.

How do you use Tennantite?

Precautions (toxic arsenic). Named for the man who also discovered iridium and osmium — Smithson Tennant, British polymath chemist. Arsenic copper ore.

Which zodiac signs go with Tennantite?

Scorpio, Capricorn