About Zeunerite
Hydrated copper uranyl arsenate of the Autunite group, forming green, fluorescent, micaceous crystals. It's highly radioactive and toxic, associated with potent transformation.
Primary Hues
Emerald Green, Grass Green, forms tabular or pyramidal crystals, micaceous, fluoresces
Metaphysical Properties
(Highly radioactive, arsenic content, handle with extreme care) A stone of potent transformation. Primarily of interest to collectors of radioactive minerals.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Tower
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents transformation- sometimes through challenge- aligning with this uranium mineral.
Death
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes endings and powerful new beginnings- resonating with Zeunerite.
Associated Deities
Hades/Pluto
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Underworld- Transformation
Rationale: Their dominion over profound change connects to this mineral.
Kali
Pantheon: Hindu
Domain: Destruction- Creation
Rationale: Kali's transformative energy aligns with Zeunerite.
Metaphysical Uses
Transformation Focus (Symbolic)
Cycles of Change Contemplation
Releasing Old Structures (Symbolic)
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Geological & Scientific Details
Zeunerite is classified as a arsenate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the tetragonal system. Its chemical formula is Cu(UO2)2(AsO4)2·(10-16)H2O. Common crystal habits include crystals flat tabular on {001}, commonly subparallel to micaceous.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Arsenate mineral
- Chemical Formula: Cu(UO2)2(AsO4)2·(10-16)H2O
- IMA Symbol: Zeu[1]
- Crystal System: Tetragonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Yellow-green, emerald-green
- Crystal Habit: Crystals flat tabular on {001}, commonly subparallel to micaceous
- Cleavage: {001} perfect, {100}, distinct
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: pale green
- Diaphaneity: Transparent, becoming translucent on dehydration
Associated Minerals
- Autunite Group (Torbernite - phosphate analogue, Uranospinite, Uranocircite)
- Novacekite
- Uraninite (alters from)
- other secondary uranium-arsenic minerals)