About Uranopilite
Hydrated uranyl sulfate, forming yellow, fluorescent, velvety crusts. It's a radioactive mineral associated with transformation.
Primary Hues
Yellow, Greenish-Yellow, Lemon-Yellow, often forms velvety crusts or efflorescences, fluoresces green
Metaphysical Properties
(Radioactive, handle with care) Associated with transformation and understanding life cycles.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Sun
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents bright- radiant energy- aligning with its fluorescence.
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes hope and spiritual illumination- resonating with Uranopilite.
Associated Deities
Apollo
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sun- Light- Prophecy
Rationale: Apollo's solar energy connects to this mineral's bright fluorescence.
Helios
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sun- Sight
Rationale: Helios as the sun god embodies the radiant energy of Uranopilite.
Metaphysical Uses
Uplifting Energy Work (Symbolic)
Promoting Optimism (Symbolic)
Illumination of Path (Symbolic)
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Geological & Scientific Details
Uranopilite is classified as a sulfate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the triclinic system. Its chemical formula is (UO2)6SO4(OH)6O2·14H2O.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfate minerals
- Chemical Formula: (UO2)6SO4(OH)6O2·14H2O
- IMA Symbol: Up[1]
- Crystal System: Triclinic
Associated Minerals
- Zippeite (related)
- Johannite
- Gypsum
- Uraninite (alters from)
- (common secondary uranium mineral in mine workings)