About Tyuyamunite
Hydrated calcium uranyl vanadate of the Carnotite group, forming bright yellow, fluorescent, powdery masses. It's highly radioactive and associated with potent energy and transformation. (An ore of uranium and vanadium).
Primary Hues
Canary Yellow, Lemon-Yellow, Greenish-Yellow, often forms platy crystals, powdery coatings, or earthy masses, fluoresces
Metaphysical Properties
(Highly radioactive, handle with extreme care) A stone of potent energy and transformation. Primarily of interest to collectors of radioactive minerals.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Sun
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes vitality- personal power- and confidence- aligning with this bright yellow mineral.
The Chariot
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes willpower and moving forward with energy- resonating with Tyuyamunite.
Associated Deities
Ra
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Sun God- Creator
Rationale: Ra's powerful solar energy aligns with this uranium mineral.
Apollo
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sun- Light- Power
Rationale: Apollo's connection to the sun and personal will connects to this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Vitality & Personal Power (Symbolic)
Energizing Willpower (Symbolic)
Manifestation Focus (Symbolic)
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Geological & Scientific Details
Tyuyamunite is classified as a vanadate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is Ca(UO2)2V2O8·(5–8)H2O. Common crystal habits include platy crystals often in radiating sprays, coatings, massive.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Vanadate mineral
- Chemical Formula: Ca(UO2)2V2O8·(5–8)H2O
- IMA Symbol: Tyu[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Crystal Habit: Platy crystals often in radiating sprays, coatings, massive
- Cleavage: Perfect on {001}, micaceous; distinct on {100} & {010}
- Streak: Yellow
- Diaphaneity: Translucent to opaque
Associated Minerals
- Carnotite (potassium analogue, forms series with)
- Metatyuyamunite (dehydrated)
- Uraninite (alters from)
- Vanadinite
- Calcite
- Gypsum (found in sandstone-hosted uranium-vanadium deposits)