Uraninite - Shinkolobwe Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove Territory, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo

UO₂

A nice thumbnail specimen of rich black Uraninite from the famous Shinkolobwe Mine in the DRC. this mine was a major producer of Uranium that was used in the Manhattan Project.

Approx. specimen size: 15mm x 12mm x 5mm 

Approx. specimen activity on an SE International Ranger EXP: 71 000 cpm