About Rustenburgite
A platinum-palladium alloy or telluride/arsenide, a platinum group mineral. It shares properties with platinum and palladium, promoting balance and higher connection.
Primary Hues
Tin-White, Steel-Grey
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of balance and higher connection. Believed to align chakras and connect with cosmic energies, similar to Platinum and Palladium.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents hope- spiritual connection- and unique gifts- aligning with this rare platinum alloy.
The Magician
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes harnessing rare energies for manifestation- resonating with Rustenburgite.
Associated Deities
Apollo
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sun- Light- Purity- Arts
Rationale: Apollo's connection to high ideals and refined energy aligns here.
Hermes
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Messengers- Boundaries- Travel between Worlds
Rationale: Hermes's versatile and insightful nature connects to precious metals.
Metaphysical Uses
Higher Ideals Meditation
Inner Vision Focus
Integrity Altar Piece
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Rustenburgite.
Associated Minerals
- Platinum Group Minerals (Platinum, Palladium, Telluroplatinum, etc.)
- Sperrylite
- Cooperite
- Braggite (found in PGM-rich magmatic sulfide deposits)