Parauranophane & Cyrtolite Zircon - Madawaska Mine (Faraday Mine), Faraday Township, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada

This visually and scientifically compelling specimen features pale yellow parauranophane associated with cyrtolite zircon from the Madawaska (Faraday) Mine near Bancroft, Ontario. Parauranophane forms as a secondary uranium mineral, while cyrtolite is a rare, uranium- and thorium-rich variety of zircon. The combination highlights multiple stages of uranium mineral alteration and concentration within the Bancroft district, one of Canada’s best-known radioactive mineral regions.

Specimens from the Faraday Mine are highly sought after for their complex uranium mineralogy and historical importance in Canada’s nuclear era. This piece represents both primary and secondary uranium-bearing minerals in a single display specimen. Due to its radioactive nature, it is intended for advanced collectors only who are experienced in the safe handling and storage of radioactive minerals.

Approx. specimen size: 75mm x 70mm x 30mm

Approx. specimen weight: 72 grams

Approx. specimen activity on an SE International Ranger EXP: 10 000 CPM