Two Uraninite Specimens with High UO2 Content from the Eldorado Mine in Canada
Two Uraninite Specimens with High UO2 Content from the Eldorado Mine in Canada
Description: Uranium City is a northern settlement in Saskatchewan that is located on the shores of Lake Athabasca near the border with the Northwest Territories. The Eldorado mining company developed this area and was a major supplier of Uranium to the Manhattan Project. These samples from the mine are incredibly active and come with an original label stating their UO2 content is about 50%.
Sizes: 4.5 x 4 x 2 cm / 136 grams and 2 x 3 x 2 cm / 29 grams
Surface Radioactivity: Over 300,000 CPM / 125 mR/hr and 150,000 CPM / 50 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimens.
Price (both specimens included): $500 Shipping: $15
Pitchblende from Great Bear Lake in Canada
Pitchblende from Great Bear Lake in Canada
Description: Very interesting and active Pitchblende specimen from Great Bear Lake. The Pitchblende layers can be clearly seen.
Size: 4.5 x 4 x 3 cm. Weight of specimen: 103 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 340,000 CPM and 140 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $400 Shipping: $7
Pitchblende from the Eldorado Mine in Canada
Pitchblende from the Eldorado Mine in Canada
Description: Another classic, rich specimen from the Eldorado Mine at Great Slave Lake in the NWT near the Alberta border.
Sizes: 5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm / 68 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 120,000 CPM / 40 mR/hr and 150,000 CPM / 50 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimens.
Price: $250 Shipping: $15
Rich Botryoidal Pitchblende from Pribram in the Czech Republic
Rich Botryoidal Pitchblende from Pribram in the Czech Republic
Botryoidal Pitchblende from Pribram in the Czech Republic showing a thick vein of Pitchblende on both sides of this specimen as well some disseminated in the matrix.
Size: 5.5 x 4 x 4 cm. Weight: 178 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 350,000 CPM and 125 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $500 Shipping: $15
Striking Pitchblende Vein from the Czech Republic
Striking Pitchblende Vein from the Czech Republic
Description: This specimen from the classic Jachymov Bohemia location in the Czech Republic shows a pronounced vein of Pitchblende. It is hot and presents a very rich, dark vein of the Uranium mineral.
Size: 6 x 4 x 4 cm. Weight: 136 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 240,000 CPM and 80 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $350. Shipping: $15.
Uranoncher from Saxony
Uranoncher from Saxony
Description: Vivid example of this Uranium mineral from Saxony Germany. Very hot at surface and showing good coverage. From an old collection
Size: 7 x 6 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 108 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 250,000 CPM and 90 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $350. Shipping: $15.
Uranosphaerite from Saxony
Uranosphaerite from Saxony
Description: Great example of this Uranium mineral with an old label.
Size: 6 x 4 x 3 cm. Weight: 91 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 14,000 CPM and 4 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $300. Shipping: $15.
Becquerelite with Fourmarierite
Becquerelite with Fourmarierite
Description: Colorful examples of these Uranium minerals with the original label. From an unknown location
Size: 5.5 x 5 x 4 cm. Weight: 86 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 16,000 CPM and 4.5 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $400. Shipping: $15.
Uraninite and Gummite from Colorado
Uraninite and Gummite from Colorado
Description: Colorful, dense and hot Uraninite and Gummite specimen from Larimer County Colorado .
Size: 6 x 5 x 4 cm. Weight of specimen: 140 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 180,000 CPM and 40 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $250 Shipping: $15
Very Active Uraninite from Saxony Germany
Very Active Uraninite from Saxony Germany
Description: Very active Uraninite from the Erzgebirge Mountains in Saxony Germay. Specimen comes with the original old label.
Size: 5 x 4 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 77 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 260,000 CPM and 90 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $300. Shipping: $7.
Zircon var. Crytolite from Colorado
Zircon var. Crytolite from Colorado
Description: Colorful example of Crytolite with Possible Thorite from the Fairview area, St. Peter’s Dome in El Paso County of Colorado.
Size: 8 x 7 x 4 cm. Weight: 236 grams
Surface Radioactivity:10,000 CPM and 7 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $200. Shipping: $15.
Pitchblende with Secondaries from Ranwick Uranium Mine in Ontario
Pitchblende with Secondaries from Ranwick Uranium Mine in Ontario
Description: This is a fantastic Pitchblende specimen from the Ranwick Uranium mine in Peever Township, Algoma District, Ontario. Very heavy and active for its size, this specimen also exhibits Uranium secondaries.
Size: 8 x 6 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 180 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 300,000 CPM and 110 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the active side of the specimen.
Price: $500 Shipping: $15
Stunning Botryoidal Pitchblende with Limonite
Stunning Botryoidal Pitchblende with Limonite
Description: This specimen is stunning example of Botryoidal Pitchblende with Limonite from the Krunkelbach Uranium Deposit in Menzenschwand Black Forest in Germany. From an old collection.
Size: 7 x 5 x 3 cm. Weight: 133 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 100,000 CPM and 30 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $300 Shipping: $15
Uncoated Uraninite Specimen for AEC Inspection
Uncoated Uraninite Specimen for AEC Inspection
Description: This rare specimen is from the Maybe Mine in Emory County, Utah. It is part of a set that was prepared for the Atomic Energy Commission in the 1950’s and is from the collection of Dr. Eugene Gross who worked with the commission at that time. This specimen is extremely active and is polished on one side, but not coated.
Size: 5 x 4.5 x 2 cm. Weight: 168 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 400,000 CPM and 165 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $600 Shipping: $15
Cuprosklowdoskite, Torbernite and Kasolite from the Musonoi Mine in The Congo
Cuprosklowdoskite, Torbernite and Kasolite from the Musonoi Mine in The Congo
Description: Vibrant green and yellow specimen of Cuprosklowdoskite, Torbernite and Kasolite from the Myusonoi Mine in The Congo.
Size: 6 x 3 x 3 cm. Weight: 77 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 120,000 CPM and 35 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $500. Shipping: $15.
Derriskite and Guilleminite from the Musonoi Mine in The Congo
Derriskite and Guilleminite from the Musonoi Mine in The Congo
Description: Beautiful specimen of Derriskite and Guilleminite from the Musonoi Mine in the Katanga Province of The Congo.
Size: 4 x 5 x 3 cm. Weight: 85 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 110,000 CPM and 30 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $400. Shipping: $15.
Beautiful and Very Rare Soddyite Specimen from Swambo, Katanga Province, Dem. Rep. of The Congo
Beautiful and Very Rare Soddyite Specimen from Swambo, Katanga Province, Dem. Rep. of The Congo
Description: Bright, highly active Soddyite Crystals on and in matrix. Very rare example of this mineral.
Size: 6 x 5 x 5 cm. Weight: 167 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 95,000 CPM and 25 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $400. Shipping: $15.
Very Active and Dense Pitchblende Vein in Specimen from Jo Reynolds Mine in Colorado
Very Active and Dense Pitchblende Vein in Specimen from Jo Reynolds Mine in Colorado
Description and Surface Radioactivity: Incredible Pitchblende vein running through specimen from Jo Reynolds Mine in Clear Creek County, Colorado.
Size: 14 x 10 x 7 cm. Weight: 1360 grams (3 pounds)
Surface Radioactivity: Almost 360,000 CPM and 150 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $700. Shipping: $15.
Very Active Pitchblende Specimen with Botryoidal Characteristics in Specimen from Jo Reynolds Mine in Colorado
Very Active Pitchblende Specimen with Botryoidal Characteristics in Specimen from Jo Reynolds Mine in Colorado
Description and Surface Radioactivity: Very active and rare Pitchblende vein running through specimen with minor botryoidal characteristics from Jo Reynolds Mine in Clear Creek County, Colorado.
Size: 16 x 10 x 14.5 cm. Weight: 821 grams (1 pound 13 ounces)
Surface Radioactivity: 200,000 CPM and 65 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $650. Shipping: $15.
Very Active Pitchblende Specimen from Pribram in the Czech Republic
Very Active Pitchblende Specimen from Pribram in the Czech Republic
Description and Surface Radioactivity: Heavy and active Pitchblende with some secondaries from Pribram in the Czech Republic.
Size: 14 x 8.5 x 5 cm. Weight: 811 grams (1.7 pounds)
Surface Radioactivity: Almost 340,000 CPM and 130 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $700. Shipping: $15.
Large, Heavy and Very Active Botryoidal Uraninite from Pribram in the Czech Republic
Large, Heavy and Very Active Botryoidal Uraninite from Pribram in the Czech Republic
Description: Very heavy and active Botryoidal Uraninite specimen from the classic Uraninium mining location in the Czech Republic.
Size: 15 x 8 x 7 cm. Weight: 651 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 490,000 CPM and 200 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $750. Shipping: $15.
Radian Barite from the Czech Republic
Radian Barite from the Czech Republic
Description and Surface Radioactivity: Here is another interesting example of Radian Barite from the Czech Republic. This species is also from the Czech Republic, and measures about 480 CPM and .2 mR/hr.
Size: 7 x 5 x 5 cm. Weight: 154 grams
Surface Radioactivity: .2 mR/hr Gamma and 480 CPM on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface.
Price: $300. Shipping: $15.
Radian Barite #2 from Czech Republic
Radian Barite #2 from Czech Republic
Description and Surface Radioactivity: Here is another interesting example of Radian Barite from the Czech Republic. This species is also from the Czech Republic, and measures about 480 CPM and .2 mR/hr.
Size: 7 x 5 x 5 cm. Weight: 154 grams
Surface Radioactivity: .2 mR/hr Gamma and 480 CPM on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface.
Price: $300. Shipping: $15.
Sabugalite from Arco su Linnarbu, Cappotera, Sardinia Italy
Sabugalite from Arco su Linnarbu, Cappotera, Sardinia Italy
Description: Very colorful and rare Sabugalite specimen from Sardinia, Italy.
Size: 7 x 4 x 2 cm. Weight: 60 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 95,000 CPM and 25 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $350. Shipping: $15.
Beautiful, Hot, Polished Slab of Uraninite from Utah
Beautiful, Hot, Polished Slab of Uraninite from Utah
Description: Wonderful Uraninite specimen Utah. Polished Uraninite is exceedingly rare. This specimen also shows some traces of Pyrite and Chrysoprase. From the Eugen Gross collection.
Size: 6.5 x 4 x 3 cm. Weight: 200 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 180,000 CPM and 60 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at one end of the specimen.
Price: $600. Shipping: $15.
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Pitchblende and Schoepite Specimen #1 from Radium King Mine in Utah
Pitchblende and Schoepite Specimen #1 from Radium King Mine in Utah
Description: Very rich, heavy and unusually active Schoepite, Pitchblende and Zippeite specimen from the Radium King Mine in San Juan County, Utah. Schoepite shows some fluorescence under UV.
Size: 15 x 6 x 7 cm. Weight: 736 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 360,000 CPM and 140 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $600. Shipping: $15.
Uraninite with Pyrite from the Saskatchewan Fay-Ace mine
Uraninite with Pyrite from the Saskatchewan Fay-Ace mine
Description: Striking contrast between the gold-colored Pyrtie and the rich black Uraninite in this hot specimen from the Fay-Ace mine in Saskatchewan Canada.
Weight: 66 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 220,000 CPM and 65 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimens.
Price: $650. Shipping: $15.
Pitchblende / Uraninite from Charlie Steen’s Mi Vida Mine
Pitchblende / Uraninite from Charlie Steen’s Mi Vida Mine
Description and Surface Radioactivity: Great, hot specimen from one of the most famous US mines in Uranium mining history. Note the old label and the reference to NAI(TI) which likely refers to a scintillation detector. We measured this piece a little lower using a Ludlum pancake probe.
Size: 6.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm. Weight: 85 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 150,000 CPM and 50 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface.
Price: $300. Shipping: $15.
Striking and Very Active Kasolite Specimen from Saxony Germany
Striking and Very Active Kasolite Specimen from Saxony Germany
Description and Surface Radioactivity: Very nice, active specimen from Saxony, Germany.
Size: 7 x 3 x 5 cm. Weight: 117 grams
Surface Radioactivity: Grater than 90,000 CPM and 25 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the Autunite.
Price: $350. Shipping: $15.
Kasolite specimen from the Annie Laurie Claim in in Ruby District, Santa Cruz County Arizona
Kasolite specimen from the Annie Laurie Claim in in Ruby District, Santa Cruz County Arizona
Description: Very nice and active Kasolite specimen from the Annie Laurie Claim in in Ruby District, Santa Cruz County Arizona. Number from Aurthur Flagg collection on specimen.
Size: 10 x 5 x 5 cm. Weight: 211 grams.
Surface Radioactivity: 95,000 CPM and 25 mR/hr on a a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe.
Price: $350. Shipping: $15.
Uranothorite, Thorite and Gummite from Jefferson County, Colorado
Uranothorite, Thorite and Gummite from Jefferson County, Colorado
Description: Interesting mix of Uranothorite, Thorite and Gummite in a very active specimen from Jefferson County, Colorado.
Size: 12 x 10 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 849 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 60,000 CPM and 17 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $300. Shipping: $15.
Beautiful Amazonite from Crystal Peak, Lake George, Teller County Colorado
Amazonite from Crystal Peak, Lake George, Teller County Colorado
Description: Amazonite is a variety of Microline. The remarkable blue-green color is radiation induced. Occasionally a specimen of Amazonite such as this one is mildly radioactive.
Size: 6 x 6 x 3 cm. Weight: 190 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 500 CPM and .15 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface.
Price: $350. Shipping: $15.
Unidentified Radioactive Mineral Specimen
Unidentified Radioactive Mineral Specimen
Description: Interesting unidentified radioactive mineral specimen.
Size: 10 x 7 x 3.5 cm. Weight: 248 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 2 mR/hr Gamma and 30,000 CPM on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface.
Price: $100. Shipping: $15.
Betafite from the Oka Complex in Québec
Betafite from the Oka Complex in Québec
Description: Lustrous specimen of Betafite specimen from the Oka Complex in Québec.
Size: 6 x 5.5 x 4 cm. Weight: 156 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 1 mR/hr Gamma and 2,500 CPM on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface.
Price: $100. Shipping: $15.
Uraninite / Uranophane #2
Description: Uraninite with Uranophane from Freedom # 2 Mine in Marysvale, Utah.
Size: 9.8 x 5 x 3.5 cm. Weight: 210 grams.
Surface Radioactivity: Approximately 17,000 CPM and 5.75 mR/hr on a CDV-700.
Price: $150. Shipping $15.
Uranocircite #13
Description: (Meta) Uranocircite, Uranophane from the Krunkelbach Mine, Menzelschwand, Black Forest, Germany. (Meta)uranocircite occures as micro green plates, under fluorescent lighting are scattered throughout the specimen, Uranophane is non-fluorescent and harder to find.
Size: 9.4 x 5 x 4.7 cm. Weight: 224 grams.
Surface Radioactivity: 1050 CPM and 1 mR/hr on a CDV-700.
Price: $75 Shipping: $15
Uraninite Tremwith Mine #45
Description: Interesting old specimen of Uraninite with matrix collected at the Wheal Trenwith mine of the St. Ives area in Cornwall, England. This mine has been closed for over 100 years.
Size: 6.5 x 5 x 4 cm. Weight: 211 grams.
Surface radioactivity: .5 mR/hr Gamma Radiation (measured with CDV-700 with Beta shield closed).
Price: $150. Shipping: $15
Autunite / Uraninite on sandstone matrix #56
Description: Interesting specimen of what appears to be Uraninite with streaks of Autunite that fluoresce under UV light, in a sandstone matrix. From an unknown location and old 1960's collection.
Size: 7 x 4.5 x 4 cm. Weight: 135 grams.
Surface radioactivity: 2 mR/hr and 6,000 CPM on a Ludlum 3 with a 44-9 probe.
Price: $125. Shipping: $15
Uraninite, Pyrite and Allanite #64
Description: Very interesting mixture of Uraninite, Pyrtite, Alllanite, Lőllingite and Thucolite on / in a Feldspar matrix. From the Besner mine in Parry Sound, Ontario.
Size: 6 x 5 x 3 cm. Weight: 125 grams.
Surface Radioactivity: 1,000 CPM and .2 mR/hr on a CDV-700.
Price: $100. Shipping: $7.
Coffinite #73
Coffinite #73
Description: Large heavy specimen of Coffinite, from North Mesa #2 Mine, in the San Rafael District of Emery County Utah.
Size: 11 x 8 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 210 grams.
Surface Radioactivity: 15,000 CPM and 5 mR/hr on on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimen.
Price: $200. Shipping: $15
Coffinite #81
Coffinite #81
Description: A nice active specimen of Coffinite, from North Mesa #2 Mine, in the San Rafael District of Emery County Utah.
Size: 8 x 6 x 4 cm. Weight: 180 grams.
Surface Radioactivity: 42,000 CPM and 16 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface.
Price: $150. Shipping: $15
Pascoite on Vanoxite #84
Pascoite on Vanoxite #84
Description: Very interesting and active specimen with orange-yellow Pascoite from the Little Eva Mine, Thomson District of Grand Co. Utah.
Size: 7 x 4 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 77 grams.
Surface Radioactivity: 60,000 CPM and 20 mR/hr on a Ludlum Model 3 detector with a 44-9 probe placed at the surface of the specimen
Price: $250. Shipping: $15
Uraninite from Krunkelbach Valley Uranium deposit in Germany #89
Description: Striking example of Uraninite in matrix from the Krunkelbach Valley Uranium deposit in Menzenschwand, Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Nice cut surface on one side.
Size: 7.5 x 5 x 5 cm. Weight: 241 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 7,500 CPM and 2 mR/hr on a CDV-700
Price: $150. Shipping: $15
Uraninite from Krunkelbach Valley Uranium deposit in Germany #90
Description: Another nice example of Uraninite in matrix from the Krunkelbach Valley Uranium deposit in Menzenschwand, Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Size: 9.5 x 5.5 x 4 cm. Weight: 206 grams
Surface Radioactivity: 7,000 CPM and 2 mR/hr on a CDV-700.
Price: $150. Shipping: $15