8.6 Gram Lamellar Autunite Specimen
Common Name: autunite Mineral: calcium uranyl phosphate also called calco-uranite
Size: 32x19x15 mm
Approximate Weight: 8.64g
Locality: Huantai County, Zibo Shandong Province China
Autunite contains 48.27% uranium. This specimen will glow bright green in the presence of UV light due to the presence of phosphorus.
This specimen was stabilized with Paraloid B-72, a commonly used conservation material in the field of mineral preservation, providing excellent protective qualities for stabilization and long-term conservation. The stabilization process results in a more rigid specimen that won’t break easily or fall apart over time as lamellar autunite can.
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Geiger counter and coin not included.
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