A complex oxide containing uranium, thorium, yttrium, and titanium, often black and metamict (radioactive). It's a grounding stone promoting strength and determination. (Brannerite is the uranium endmember).
Primary Hues
Black, Brownish-Black, often metamict
Metaphysical Properties
(Radioactive, handle with care) A grounding stone. Believed to promote strength and determination.
Chakra Connection
Root
Solar Plexus
Astrological - Zodiac
Capricorn
Scorpio
Planetary Influence
Saturn
Pluto
Elemental Energy
Earth
Fire
Associated Tarot Cards
The Tower
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents deep transformation and accessing potent Earth energies- similar to Brannerite.
Death
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes profound change and the cycle of destruction and creation.
Associated Deities
Hades/Pluto
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Underworld- Power- Transformation
Rationale: Their dominion over deep- transformative power connects to this mineral group.
Pele
Pantheon: Hawaiian
Domain: Volcanoes- Fire- Creation- Destruction
Rationale: Pele's potent and transformative energy aligns with this mineral.