About Uranocircite
Hydrated barium uranyl phosphate of the Autunite group, forming yellow-green, fluorescent, micaceous crystals. It's highly radioactive and associated with potent transformation.
Primary Hues
Yellow, Greenish-Yellow, Lemon-Yellow, forms tabular or platy crystals, micaceous, fluoresces strongly green
Metaphysical Properties
(Highly radioactive, handle with extreme care) A stone of potent transformation. Primarily of interest to collectors of radioactive minerals.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents hope and connection to higher energies- despite its potent nature.
The Moon
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes intuition and hidden knowledge- aligning with this fluorescent mineral.
Associated Deities
Urania
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Astronomy- Universal Love
Rationale: Urania's celestial connection resonates with the mineral's composition and fluorescence.
Nyx
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Night- Mystery
Rationale: Nyx as goddess of the night and mystery connects to its often hidden occurrences.
Metaphysical Uses
Spiritual Insight Meditation (Symbolic)
Illuminating Hidden Knowledge (Symbolic)
Stellar Energies Connection (Symbolic)
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Geological & Scientific Details
Uranocircite is classified as a phosphate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the tetragonal system. Its chemical formula is Ba(UO2)2(PO4)2·10H2O.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate mineral
- Chemical Formula: Ba(UO2)2(PO4)2·10H2O
- IMA Symbol: Urc-II[1]
- Crystal System: Tetragonal
Associated Minerals
- Autunite Group (Autunite, Torbernite, Zeunerite, Sabugalite)
- Uraninite (alters from)
- other secondary uranium minerals)