⛢
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Not to be confused with ⚦.
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Etymology
A proposed alchemical symbol for platinum, derived from the symbols for the planetary metals gold ⟨☉⟩ and iron ⟨♂⟩, as platinum (previously known as 'white gold') was often found mixed with iron. This symbol for the newly discovered metal platinum was created in order to have a symbol to apply to the newly discovered planet Uranus.
Symbol
⛢
Usage notes
While neither symbol is exclusive, ⟨⛢⟩ is more common in astronomy and ⟨♅⟩ in astrology. Use of either in astronomy is now uncommon.
Synonyms
Derived terms
- (alchemy): ⛢⃞ (platinum foil)
Gallery
An abstract variant
Symbol on a plaque
Transit of Uranus
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Related terms
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References
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