Carnotite - Colorado, USA

This solid specimen of carnotite exhibits the vivid yellow coloration that has made the mineral instantly recognizable and historically significant. Carnotite is a potassium uranium vanadate and was a primary uranium ore during the early days of uranium and vanadium mining in the American West. The rich coloration and solid nature of this piece make it an eye-catching addition to any advanced radioactive mineral collection.

Carnotite specimens of this quality serve as excellent representatives of secondary uranium mineralization in sandstone-hosted deposits. As with all uranium-bearing minerals, this specimen is radioactive and should be handled and stored responsibly. It is intended for advanced collectors only who understand the associated safety and regulatory considerations.

Approx. specimen size: 55mm x 40mm x 25mm

Approx. specimen weight: 69.41 grams

Approx. specimen activity: 140000 CPM

*This specimen comes mounted in a large membrane case*