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Object Name |
Uraninite |
Object Description |
A large sample of granitic pegmatite composed of white plagioclase feldspar, colorless massive quartz, and large silver crystals of muscovite mica with a couple dull, brown, squared crystals of uraninite surrounded by waxy, yellow uranophane and becquerelite. ** RADIOACTIVE ** |
Rock type |
Mineral |
Chemical Comp |
UO2 |
Crystal System |
Isometric |
Sp Grav. |
10.88 |
Hardness |
5 - 6 |
Luster |
Dull |
Streak |
Brownish-black |
Fracture |
Irregular |
Radioactivity mR/hr |
1.50 |
Search Terms |
NORM Radioactive |
Dimensions |
H-8 W-15 L-26.5 cm |
Catalog Number |
8047 |