Uraninite and Vividly Fluorescent Blue Andersonite Crystals on Matrix
Size: 51x42x24mm
Approximate Weight: 41 Grams
Locality: Ambrosia Lake Mining Sub-district, McKinley County, New Mexico, USA
Andersonite, a rare hydrated uranyl carbonate mineral, is named after mineralogist Charles Alfred Anderson. It fluoresces bright blue-green under ultraviolet light, distinguishing it from other minerals. Composed of uranium, calcium, carbon, and oxygen, it is found in uranium deposits, mainly in the U.S. Its fluorescence is due to uranium’s radioactivity, making it valuable in scientific research for identifying uranium-bearing minerals.
Uraninite is a primary uranium ore mineral, often black with a high uranium content. Found in granite and pegmatites, it can contain radium, thorium, and rare earth elements.
This specimen was stabilized with Butvar B-76, 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 specimen that won’t break easily or fall apart over time.
The buyer must assume responsibility for this item and use it according to its intended purpose. Keep this away from children and store it several feet away from anywhere anyone spends a lot of time.
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Geiger counters not included.
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