Lepersonnite-(Gd) & Uraninite - Shinkolobwe Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove Territory, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo

Ca(Gd,Dy)₂(UO₂)₂₄(SiO₄)₄(CO₃)₈(OH)₂₄ · 48H₂O                UO₂

A great sample of the extremely rare mineral Lepersonnite-(Gd) on rich Uraninite from the famous Shinkolobwe Mine. This mineral species is one that does not often come up for sale, and is being pulled directly from my personal collection. This specimen is mounted in a standard perky box.

Approx. specimen size: 22mm x 15mm x 8mm

Approx. specimen activity on an SE International Ranger EXP: 83 000 cpm