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Gummite

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Locality: 
La Sal, San Juan County, Utah, United States of America
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.2 × 4.3 × 1.2 cm
Weight: 
67.00gr
Description

This extremely unique material reads about 15,000 cpm on Radiacode 103 and features some native metal that has polished to an attractive silver shine. Not sure what it is so this becomes one of those enjoyable mystery pieces that armchair internet rockhounds love! The other pieces from this area contained Coffinite but I happen to see something that I will only call Gummite. A speckled variety of rock with an orange Gummite material within that gives it the radioactivity. The metal is a mystery and unfortunately there is not good Mindat information for this area as the exact location was lost. This was just a plain and moderately radioactive rock until I cut it to peer inside and discovered this unique metal quite unlike any of the other specimens I had found. Some of the metal remains in its natural state on the edge of the slab and the parts that have been cut looks quite beautiful when reflecting the light.

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Research proper handling of radioactive minerals prior to ordering. Common courtesy would imply that one inform roommates, parents, landlord, etc. of such material being present in the home. Accidents do happen during shipping. For extra delicate and expensive specimens, we sometimes provide and recommend the option for an increased insurance level on the shipping whenever possible in order to cover any damages. Extra insurance is available upon request and must be expressed upon the payment of the invoice. We do not accept returns. Be certain you want the specimen you are bidding on. We take as many pictures as possible and include accurate measurements, weight, and descriptions. Pay attention to the description. We are a very small family business so we simply cannot absorb the loss of time and money that it takes to process a return. If something breaks during shipment, it is the buyers responsibility to file a claim with the shipping company. We take pictures of everything we send and the condition it is in. If a specimen arrives broken, take many pictures and have proof of the amount paid to seek reimbursement from shipping company. International is not covered by insurance unless by request. If there is a question regarding these policies or about a mineral sample, we are open to all communication and will usually respond within 24 hours whenever possible. Readings for Radioactive Minerals are taken with a scintillator device. Radiacode 103 scintillator device is placed on the specimen to read the highest area of activity. This reading can vary greatly with other instruments. Cheap Geiger counters will read significantly less. UV minerals are pictured with a 365 nm UV light. Regular 295 nm black lights may not cause the same glowing reaction. Standard pictures are under natural or white led lights.

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