Blue Apatite Crystal with Unknown Radioisotope(s) - China - 52 Grams

$12.00
SKU:
240L

Product Description

Blue Apatite Crystal with Unknown Radioisotope(s) – China – 52 Grams

One Blue Faceted and Polished Apatite Crystal

Size: 72x46x10mm

Weight: 38 grams

Locality: China

Formula: Ca₅(PO₄)

Apatite can contain trace amounts of radioactive elements, such as uranium, radium, and thorium. They are all are naturally occurring radioactive elements that are commonly found in the Earth's crust. When apatite forms in geological environments where these radioactive elements are present, it can incorporate them into its crystal structure.

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