This is an exceptionally rare specimen of magnesiopascoite, a vanadium mineral first described in 2007. Discovered by Joe Marty in San Juan County, Utah, magnesiopascoite is the magnesium analogue of pascoite and has the chemical formula: Ca₂Mg(V₁₀O₂₈)·16H₂O. This specimen is notable for its vivid orange color and its unusually large size (~6 cm)—making it a true standout among known samples. It measures approximately 3,000 CPM on a Ludlum Model 3 with 44-9 probe, providing a trace but measurable level of radioactivity. This is an excellent specimen for advanced mineral collectors focused on rare vanadates and type-locality material.
Dimensions:
~6 cm long (~2.36 in)
Activity:
~3,000 CPM on a Ludlum Model 3 with 44-9 probe
This is an exceptionally rare specimen of magnesiopascoite, a vanadium mineral first described in 2007. Discovered by Joe Marty in San Juan County, Utah, magnesiopascoite is the magnesium analogue of pascoite and has the chemical formula: Ca₂Mg(V₁₀O₂₈)·16H₂O. This specimen is notable for its vivid orange color and its unusually large size (~6 cm)—making it a true standout among known samples. It measures approximately 3,000 CPM on a Ludlum Model 3 with 44-9 probe, providing a trace but measurable level of radioactivity. This is an excellent specimen for advanced mineral collectors focused on rare vanadates and type-locality material.
Dimensions:
~6 cm long (~2.36 in)
Activity:
~3,000 CPM on a Ludlum Model 3 with 44-9 probe
