Trapezoidal Barite Crystal var. Radiobarite
Formula: (Ba,Ra)SO
Size: 60x48x26mm
Approximate weight: 238 Grams
Locality: Xiefang Mine, Ruijin Co., Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
Radian barite is a rare and distinctive variety of barite known for its natural radioactivity, resulting from trace amounts of radium, uranium, and thorium regardless of it’s locality. This unique composition offers insight into geological processes and elemental decay, making it of particular interest to collectors who appreciate minerals with scientific and historical significance. While its ionizing emissions require informed handling, radian barite remains a noteworthy specimen that exemplifies the intersection of mineralogy and natural radiation.
Coin and Geiger counter and coin not included
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