About Renierite
A rare copper zinc germanium sulfide, typically bronze-yellow. It's associated with vitality, manifestation, and enhancing personal power. (An ore of germanium).
Primary Hues
Bronze-Yellow, Brownish-Yellow, Pinkish-Brown, often with a metallic luster
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of vitality and manifestation. Believed to enhance personal power and attract abundance.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Magician
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents harnessing complex energies and manifesting innovative ideas- aligning with this rare sulfide.
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes inspiration and connecting with unique knowledge- resonating with Renierite.
Associated Deities
Hephaestus/Vulcan
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Craftsmanship- Forge- Innovation
Rationale: Their association with complex metalwork and innovation aligns with this mineral.
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Hidden Knowledge
Rationale: Thoth's domain over specialized knowledge connects here.
Metaphysical Uses
Innovation Altar
Understanding Complex Systems Meditation
Problem-Solving Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Renierite is classified as a sulfide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the tetragonal system. Its chemical formula is (Cu,Zn)11(Ge,As)2Fe4S16. Common crystal habits include granular.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfide mineral
- Chemical Formula: (Cu,Zn)11(Ge,As)2Fe4S16
- IMA Symbol: Ren[1]
- Crystal System: Tetragonal
- Predominant Geological Color: bronze yellow, pinkish brown
- Crystal Habit: granular
- Cleavage: absent
- Luster: metallic
- Streak: dark gray
Associated Minerals
- Germanite (similar)
- Tennantite
- Enargite
- Sphalerite
- Chalcopyrite
- Pyrite (found in some copper-zinc-germanium sulfide deposits)