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10-3A "SYSTEMATIC MINERALOGY OF URANIUM AND
THORIUM", C. Frondel, U.S. Geological Survey
Bulletin #1064, 400 pages, 6 X 9", soft cover, 1958. This
comprehensive report covers work done on behalf of the U.S. Atomic Energy
Commission, and includes information covering all known uranium and
thorium-bearing minerals on a worldwide basis. Included are numerous
tables and line drawings, and one b & w photo. Each mineral species is
described according to its synonymy, composition, crystallography and
crystal habit, physical properties, optical properties, synthesis,
identification, natural formation, and occurrence. The descriptive
mineralogy is followed by determinative tables in which the mineral
species are arranged according to their X-ray powder-diffraction
interplanar spacings, chemical composition, optical properties, color,
specific gravity, and fluorescence. The work is documented by more than
800 references to the world literature of the past 200 years! This is an
absolute "must have" reference for anyone interested in
radioactive minerals! Published by the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, 1958. Original, new copy, printed in 1958.
Order Item BK-0575
Shipping weight: 2 pounds
Price: $40.00
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MI1464

MI1465

MI1466

MI1467

MI1468

MI-1469

MI-1470 |
METATORBERNITE
Musonoi Mine, Shaba Province, Zaire
The basic description for Metatorbernite from this locality is that the
mineral forms lustrous, tabular, medium to dark emerald green crystals,
often standing up on edge, tightly intergrown, usually with a very rich
coverage of intergrown crystals on the surface of the matrix. Metatorbernite
is a copper and uranium-bearing phosphate -- a member of the Autunite
group. Chemical composition is: Cu2+(UO2)2(PO4)2).8H2O.
Not fluorescent. In the past, the Musonoi Mine has produced what are
certainly among the finest specimens of Metatorbernite found, worldwide.
At the present time, specimens are very difficult to obtain. Most
specimens in this group have Metatorbernite only, without associated
mineralization, however, on a few specimens small amounts of black massive
Heterogenite are present. Item MI-1348 also has massive Malachite and
minor massive Cuprosklodowskite. Item MI-1349 has massive Malachite and
minor massive Cuprosklodowskite, as well as massive yellow Uranophane and
a small amount of micro crystals of yellow-golden Kasolite. NOTE: Small
specimens have smaller amounts of Metatorbernite crystals, so the overall
mR/hr and CPM readings are naturally lower on the small specimens, than
the readings given for the larger examples. Pricing is according to the
crystal size, as well as relative to the richness of crystallization, and
overall specimen size,
For background information on this
locality see the Katanga! special issue of the "Mineralogical Record"
magazine, Vol. 20, No. 4, July-August 1989, P. 274-275, and 286. If you
do not have this invaluable reference on the Uranium mines and minerals of
the Shaba Province in Zaire, we have copies available for purchase, priced
at $16.00 plus shipping. Order item MR20-4.
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ITEM
NUMBER
MI- |
SPECIMEN SIZE
(INCHES) |
SIZE OF
LARGEST
XL. (mm) |
mR/hr
@ 1”
CD V-700
GM COUNTER |
CPM
@ 1”
CD V-700
GM COUNTER |
SPECIMEN
PRICE |
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1464 |
1
1/4 |
3/4 |
5/8 |
2.0 |
10 |
7,500 |
$
15.00 |
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1465 |
7/8 |
3/4 |
3/4 |
2.0 |
15 |
10,000 |
$
20.00 |
|
1466 |
1
1/2 |
1
1/8 |
3/4 |
1.5 |
8 |
6,500 |
$
18.00 |
|
1467 |
1
3/8 |
1 |
1/2 |
1.5 |
15 |
10,000 |
$
25.00 |
|
1468 |
2 |
1
3/8 |
1
1/4 |
1.0 |
15 |
10,000 |
$
30.00 |
|
1469 |
1
3/4 |
1 |
1 |
2.5 |
35 |
22,500 |
$
48.50 |
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1470 |
1
3/4 |
1
3/8 |
3/4 |
2.0 |
25 |
16,600 |
$
48.50 |
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1471 |
2 |
1
1/2 |
7/8 |
1.5 |
20 |
13,300 |
$
60.00 |
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`1341 |
2
3/8 |
1
1/4 |
1/4 |
2.5 |
22 |
15,000 |
$
50.00 |
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1342 |
1
5/8 |
1
1/4 |
1
1/4 |
3.0 |
30 |
20,000 |
$
70.00 |
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1343 |
2
1/4 |
1
3/4 |
1
1/8 |
1.5 |
30 |
20,000 |
$
80.00 |
|
1344 |
2 |
1
3/4 |
1
3/8 |
3.0 |
35 |
22,500 |
$
90.00 |
|
1345 |
2
1/2 |
1
3/4 |
1
5/8 |
1.5 |
22 |
15,000 |
$
110.00 |
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1472 |
2
5/8 |
13/8 |
5/8 |
2.5 |
> 50 |
>
30,000 |
$
110.00 |
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1473 |
2
1/2 |
1
3/4 |
1 |
3.0 |
> 50 |
>
30,000 |
$
135.00 |
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1348 |
2
5/8 |
1
1/4 |
1
1/4 |
3.0 |
35 |
22,500 |
$
150.00 |
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1349 |
2
7/8 |
1
5/8 |
1
1/8 |
3.0 |
> 50 |
>
30,000 |
$
165.00 |
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1350 |
3 |
2
1/2 |
1
3/4 |
3.0 |
25 |
16,600 |
$
165.00 |
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1474 |
3
3/4 |
1
3/4 |
1
5/8 |
4.5 |
> 50 |
>
30,000 |
$
175.00 |

MI-1471 |

MI-1341 |

MI-1342 |

MI-1343 |

MI-1344 |

MI-1345 |

MI-1472 |

MI-1473 |

MI-1348 |

MI-1349 |

MI-1350 |

MI-1474 |
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MI-1351

MI-1352

MI-1353

MI-1354

MI-1355 |
TYUYAMUNITE 
Monument #2 Mine, Monument Valley, Apache County, Arizona
These examples of bright golden-yellow Tyuyamunite are from the Dr. Eugene
B. Gross collection of Uranium-bearing minerals, probably personally
collected by Dr. Gross during the early 1960’s. All specimens are of
very good, to exceptional quality for this mineral, from a mine that is
now a part of the history of the “Uranium rush” of the late 1950’s to
early 1960’s. The gram weights are given, as well as the sizes of the
specimens in inches, plus readings with the CD V-700, to assist you in
determining the relative richness of the Tyuyamunite. The gram weights
are given solely as a measure of specimen size. Specimens are not priced
by the gram. Tyuyamunite is: Ca(UO2)2V2O8.5-8H2O
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ITEM
NO.
MI- |
WEIGHT
(GRAMS) |
SPECIMEN SIZE
(INCHES) |
MATRIX
PRESENT |
mR/hr @ 1”
CD V-700 GM
COUNTER |
CPM @ 1”
CD V-700 GM
COUNTER |
SPECIMEN
PRICE |
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1351 |
1.45 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/4 |
YES |
5 |
3,500 |
SOLD |
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1352 |
1.70 |
7/8 |
3/8 |
1/4+ |
YES |
10 |
7,500 |
SOLD |
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1353 |
4.65 |
1 1/8 |
5/8 |
1/2 |
NO |
15 |
10,000 |
SOLD |
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1354 |
4.90 |
1 1/8 |
5/8 |
1/4+ |
YES |
12 |
8,500 |
SOLD |
|
1355 |
143.90 |
3 3/8 |
2 1/4 |
3/4 |
YES |
.5 |
350 |
SOLD |
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1356 |
114.40 |
2 1/4 |
1 3/4 |
1 1/2 |
YES |
50 |
30,000 |
SOLD |
|
1357 |
154.50 |
2 5/8 |
2 1/8 |
1 1/4+ |
YES |
> 50 |
> 30,000 |
SOLD |
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1358 |
1.10 |
Lot of 5 small speci-mens, +/- 1/4” to
3/8” |
NO |
10 |
7,500 |
SOLD |
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1359 |
2.00 |
Lot of 3 small
specimens, +/- 1/2” |
YES |
12 |
8,500 |
$12.00
/ lot |
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1360 |
2.70 |
Lot of small fragments,
specimens & powder |
YES |
10 |
7,500 |
SOLD |
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MI-1356 |

MI1357 |
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MI-1412 |
URANINITE
Monument #2 Mine, Monument Valley, Apache County, Arizona
For background information on this locality, see the write-up on
Tyuyamunite, directly above. Additional data appears in “Mineralogy of
Arizona”, Third Edition, Anthony, et al, P. 81 (1995). This one of a kind
specimen is from the collection of Dr. Eugene B. Gross, probably field
collected sometime during the late 1950’s when Dr. Gross was employed by
both the USGS and the AEC, working on the study of the various
uranium-bearing deposits within the “Colorado Plateau”. This area
encompassed portions of Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. As shown
in the accompanying photograph, this specimen is composed of a very rich
central zone of Uraninite, surrounded by minor Carnotite and Tyuyamunite,
in sandstone matrix.
Specimen size: 2 3/4” X 1 5/8” X 1 1/2”
Gram weight: 115.80 grams
mR/hr @ 1” with CD V-700 GM COUNTER: 40
CPM @ 1” with CD V-700 GM COUNTER: 25,000
Order item MI-1412
Price: $120.00 |

A.

B.

C.
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SCHOEPITE, URANINITE, ETC. 
Lookout # 22 Claim, Marshall Pass
District, Saguache Co., Colorado
This is our fourth
offer of specimens from the Lookout #22 Claim. These specimens were part
of the Dr. Eugene B. Gross collection of Uraninite and other
Uranium-bearing minerals from Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico,
Wyoming, and other “Colorado Plateau” localities. Dr. Gross worked with
both the U.S.G.S. and A.E.C. during his professional career, and one of
his specialties was the radioactive mineral deposits of the Southwestern
USA.
In this group we
are featuring the secondary minerals from the Lookout #22 Claim. Several
of the specimens have modest amounts of massive black Uraninite present,
however, the secondary minerals are the primary focus this time. A list
of the mineral species identified from this locality will be sent along
with each of the specimens. Minerals identified on these specimens
include one or more of the following, all in massive form: Schoepite,
Becquerelite, Uranophane, Boltwoodite, Soddyite, Compreignacite, Uraninite,
and/or Metazeunerite. Schoepite is yellow-golden in color, and is most
often seen as veins and micro botryoidal forms. Metazeunerite is light
green, platy to crystalline. Uraninite is black. All of the other
minerals occur in various colors of yellow, yellow-golden, etc. It is not
possible to visually identify or differentiate the various yellow to
golden color minerals. All are highly radioactive!
A 10% quantity
discount is applicable to items H. through L., and the 10% quantity
discount has already been deducted in the price printed below. Why price
by the gram? Uraninite is heavy! With a measured specific gravity of
between 6.5 and 10.0, Uraninite is one of the heaviest of the non-metallic
minerals. Giving the gram weights, as well as the sizes of the specimens
in inches, will hopefully assist you in determining the relative richness
of the Uraninite. Order MI-1284, items A. through L.
The Uraninite
from the Lookout # 22 Claim is described on Page 514 in “Minerals of
Colorado”, and the secondary uranium-bearing minerals are described on
numerous pages within the book. Click here to access the description of
“Minerals of Colorado”, along with a color photo of the book jacket, if
you do not have this book in your reference library. (books 7, item
7-6)
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MI-
1284 |
WEIGHT
(GRAMS) |
SPECIMEN SIZE
(INCHES) |
mR/hr @ 1”
CD V-700 GM
COUNTER |
CPM @ 1”
CD V-700 GM
COUNTER |
SPECIMEN
PRICE |
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A. |
7.65 |
1 |
3/4 |
1/2 |
20 |
13,300 |
SOLD |
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B. |
17.85 |
1 1/2 |
7/8 |
5/8 |
30 |
20,000 |
SOLD |
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C. |
33.35 |
1 1/4 |
1 |
7/8 |
35 |
22,500 |
SOLD |
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D. |
43.25 |
1 1/2 |
1 1/2 |
1 |
30 |
20,000 |
SOLD |
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E. |
54.50 |
2 1/4 |
1 |
1 |
35 |
22,500 |
SOLD |
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F. |
40.70 |
1 3/8 |
1 1/4 |
1 1/4 |
30 |
20,000 |
SOLD |
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G. |
192.10 |
2 1/4 |
1 5/8 |
1 1/2 |
> 50 |
> 30,000 |
SOLD |
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H. |
326.50 |
4 |
2 |
1 1/2 |
> 50 |
> 30,000 |
SOLD |
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I. |
399.00 |
3 3/4 |
2 |
1 1/2 |
> 50 |
> 30,000 |
SOLD |
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J. |
389.50 |
4 3/4 |
2 |
2 |
> 50 |
> 30,000 |
SOLD |
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K. |
523.70 |
3 1/2 |
2 1/4 |
1 7/8 |
> 50 |
> 30,000 |
SOLD |
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L. |
l,073.50 |
4 3/4 |
2 3/4 |
2 1/4 |
> 50 |
> 30,000 |
SOLD |
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Sorry we are
temporarily sold out, but will be adding more specimens soon. |
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