Antozonite, AKA Stinkspar, Stinkfluss, Stinkspat, Stinkstein
Common name: Antozonite
Approximate Weight: 8g
Size: 15x 16x27mm
Locality: Akchatau Mine, Shet Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan
Formula: CaF2
Antozonite is a variety of fluorite characterized by the presence of multiple inclusions containing elemental fluorine. When the crystals are crushed or broken, the elemental fluorine is released. It was hypothesized that beta radiation from uranium inclusions causes the continuous breakdown of calcium fluoride into calcium and fluorine atoms. The fluorine atoms combine to produce difluoride anions, and upon losing the extra electrons at a defect, fluorine gas is formed. Although antozonite can be slightly radioactive, there was no measurable activity of this specimen with the pancake tube in the GO-GMC-600.
The dimensions of the case are 31x21x35mm.
This listing meets the requirements of NRC 10 CFR 40.22
It also meets U.S.P.S domestic shipping requirements for exempt limited quantities of class 7 materials according to –347.22 “are eligible under 49 CFR to be shipped as excepted packages for limited quantities” and –Exhibit 347.22 Activity Limits– and also –173.435– Table of A1 and A2 values
Geiger counter is not included
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