The Urim: Hebrew ‘illuminations’ associated with gold

The Urim, a Hebrew term meaning ‘illuminations’, have a historically noted association with gold. These were said to be stored in the Hoshen’s rear pocket, in a set of concave and convex interlocking holders. One holder was made of gold, designated for the Urim, while its counterpart, made of silver, was intended for the Tumim. This correlation of Urim with gold is fascinatingly reflected in its etymological roots, derived from ‘AU’ (Latin for gold, Aurum) and ‘indo-eu.’ (dawn).

Interestingly, this connection to gold extends to Uranium, named after ‘Uranos’, the Greek god of the heavens, and the progenitor of Cronos and Zeus. The discovery of the planet Uranus in 1781 and the subsequent discovery of the element Uranium in 1789 seemingly perpetuates this link. 

Moreover, the Urim is tentatively identified with the 12 stones that are rearranged in a distinct quartet of trios color scheme. This reordering is illustrated in the Revelation, tied to the ‘Holy city New Jerusalem’. It describes a ‘pure gold like to glass’ and a ‘jasper stone clear as crystal’, which might be perceived as a geophysical anomaly. Nonetheless, such unique Jasper stones have been unearthed, thus indicating that this event could have transpired and may indeed occur again.

Radium: A Brief Overview and its Relationship with Uraninite

This raises the possibility of a Cubic Uraninite crystal, which contains ancient Radium encapsulated in gold, being self-illuminating. Since the half-life of Radium isotopes is relatively brief on a geological timescale, any primeval luminous Radium would have disappeared long ago. Currently, Radium is naturally present only as a byproduct of the decay series involving thorium, uranium, and actinium. The most stable isotope, with a half-life of 1,620 years, is a component of the uranium series.

The primary ore of both Radium and Uranium is Uraninite (D02), a Cubic crystal and the heaviest naturally occurring element. Its specific gravity is the epitome of perfection, a 10 on the scale. It’s frequently discovered alongside gold or zircon. High concentrations of Radium can be activated to ‘glow-in-the-dark’. Combined with zinc, a common gold alloy, it shines brilliantly. This mixture was used for watches and instrument dials in the early to mid-1900s, even though it is not found naturally unless considered as part of the Urim.

Interestingly, the combination of Radium with Beryllium generates a moderate source of neutrons, initiating a nuclear chain reaction crucial for atomic fission and fusion processes. U-235 has its origins in the Galactic Supernovae (6.6 billion years ago), while U-238 came into existence during the Solar Supernovae (4.5 billion years ago).

The Enigmatic Role of Urim in Divine Communication

The role of these two accessory elements when applied to a suitably adorned human body within the Hoshen (oracle/revelatory) grid or cluster is yet to be fully understood. However, it cannot be dismissed that the Urim may indeed serve as an elemental instrument for divine communication, or at the very least, an integral part of it. Whether this signifies an actual connection with God or merely a game of chance remains to be seen.

Tumim: Hebrew ‘Perfections’ Associated with Silver

Tumim, a Hebrew term translating to ‘Perfections’, is traditionally associated with Silver. The principal source of Silver is Galena, a Cubic Lead ore crystal that, although usually only contains about 1% silver, still manages to satisfy the majority of the world’s silver demands when processed for its lead content.

Galena: The ‘Radio Crystal’

This transformative ‘Radio Crystal’, also known as “Glamorous Galena”, paved the way for the advent of receivers and transceivers. These devices facilitated remote communication, using distinct frequencies within a set bandwidth.

Intriguingly, the silver present in argentiferous galena is typically found in the form of microscopic inclusions of acanthite crystals. Although acanthite and argentite share the same chemical composition (Ag2S), their structures differ significantly.

Argentite boasts an isometric structure, forming symmetric crystals such as cubes, octahedrons, and dodecahedrons when cooled from a molten state, or a monoclinic structure, akin to acanthite. This transformative process often distorts the crystals to the point of rendering them unrecognizable, but some still maintain their overall isometric crystal shape. These uniquely shaped crystals are known as pseudomorphs, as they are actually acanthite crystals that have taken on the shape of argentite crystals.

Historically, these crystals were referred to as argentite, but accurate identification of the mineral calls for their renaming as acanthite. Acanthite forms intriguing groupings of crystals that, despite potential distortion, cluster together into intricate arborescent (branching) structures. These structures are fittingly denoted by the ancient term ‘Perfections’. Astonishingly, some of this silver-bearing material, though rare, can be found at 1000 purity!

The term ‘argentite’ is derived from the Latin word for silver, ‘argentum’, which also gives rise to the chemical symbol for silver, ‘Ag’. ‘Acanthite’, on the other hand, comes from the Greek word for thorn, ‘acantha’, referring to its typical crystal habits. Acanthite is generally considered a highly valuable mineral specimen, mostly due to its high silver content, which rightfully earns it the title of ‘the crystal of silver’, and the scarcity of well-developed crystals.