Vividly Fluorescent Blue Andersonite Crystals on Sandstone Matrix
Mineral: hydrated sodium calcium uranyl carbonate
Size: 64x46x21mm
Approximate Weight: 41 Grams
Locality: Section 35 Mine (Elizabeth shaft), Ambrosia Lake subdistrict, McKinley County, New Mexico, USA
Andersonite is a fluorescent is a rare hydrated uranyl carbonate mineral, named after Charles Alfred Anderson, a noted mineralogist. It’s characterized by its bright blue-green fluorescence under ultraviolet light, which distinguishes it from other minerals. Its chemical composition includes uranium, calcium, carbon, and oxygen. Found in uranium deposits, particularly in the United States, its fluorescence is attributed to uranium’s radioactive properties. Andersonite’s unique fluorescence makes it valuable in scientific research, aiding in identifying and studying uranium-bearing minerals.
This specimen was stabilized with Paraloid B-72, a commonly used conservation material in the field of mineral preservation, providing excellent protective qualities for long-term conservation. The stabilization process infuses the specimen with an acrylic polymer resulting in a more rigid and less friable specimen that won’t break easily or fall apart over time.
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Geiger counters not included.
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