About Uraninite
Uranium dioxide, the primary ore of uranium, typically black and often massive ('Pitchblende'). It's extremely radioactive and associated with profound transformation and power. (Strictly a collector's mineral, not for metaphysical handling).
Primary Hues
Black, Brownish-Black, Greyish, Greenish, often with a submetallic, pitchy, or greasy luster, forms cubic or octahedral crystals or massive
Metaphysical Properties
(Highly radioactive, handle with extreme care, do not keep in living spaces) A stone of profound transformation, power, and connection to deep Earth energies. Primarily of interest to collectors of radioactive minerals. Metaphysical use is strongly discouraged.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Tower
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents transformation- power- and bringing hidden things to light- aligning with Uraninite.
Death
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes profound change- endings- and rebirth- resonating with this potent mineral.
Associated Deities
Hades/Pluto
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Underworld- Power- Transformation
Rationale: Their dominion over deep- transformative power aligns with Uraninite.
Pele
Pantheon: Hawaiian
Domain: Volcanoes- Fire- Creation- Destruction
Rationale: Pele's potent and transformative energy aligns with this mineral.
Metaphysical Uses
Transformation & Renewal (Symbolic)
Accessing Inner Power (Contemplation)
Breaking Old Patterns (Symbolic)
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Geological & Scientific Details
Uraninite is classified as a oxide minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the isometric system. Its chemical formula is Uranium dioxide or uranium(IV) oxide (UO2). Common crystal habits include massive, botryoidal, granular. octahedral crystals uncommon..
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide minerals
- Chemical Formula: Uranium dioxide or uranium(IV) oxide (UO2)
- IMA Symbol: Urn[1]
- Crystal System: Isometric
- Predominant Geological Color: Steel-black to velvet-black, brownish black, pale gray to pale green; in transmitted light, pale green, pale yellow to deep brown and green-gray (thin fragments)
- Crystal Habit: Massive, botryoidal, granular. Octahedral crystals uncommon.
- Cleavage: Indistinct
- Luster: Submetallic, greasy, dull
- Streak: Brownish black, gray, olive-green
- Diaphaneity: Opaque; transparent in thin fragments