>The Collector: These stones, it seems, can only be brandished by beings of extraordinary strength.

Ronan is able to, briefly, handle the stone and smash it into his hammer to wield.

The Collector intimates there is enough energy in the stone to destroy him.

>! The Guardians of the Galaxy prove this later in the film.


Why isn't Ronan destroyed when he opens the orb and handles the Infinity Stone.