Utah Carnotite-Rich Uranium Ore — 30,000 CPM | Massive Display Specimen

$275.00

This is a large, visually dominant uranium ore specimen exhibiting classic Colorado Plateau–style secondary uranium mineralization. The surface is coated in mustard-yellow to olive-green uranium vanadates, consistent with carnotite / tyuyamunite–group minerals, distributed through a sandstone host. The coloration is natural, earthy, and extensive — not just isolated hot spots — giving this piece excellent shelf presence.

At over four pounds, this is a true bulk specimen rather than a fragment or cut face. The rounded, weathered geometry and uniform mineral staining strongly suggest long-term natural exposure and oxidation, exactly what collectors expect from authentic Utah uranium localities. Activity is solid for its size, making it a reliable comparison piece and an excellent educational example of secondary uranium mineral formation.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Weight: 4 lb (≈ 1.8 kg)

  • Dimensions: approx. 5 × 5 × 3 inches (≈ 12.7 × 12.7 × 7.6 cm)

  • Locality: Utah, USA (Colorado Plateau region)

  • Condition: Natural, Two cut faces, no stabilization or enhancement

☢️ RADIATION INFORMATION

  • Measured Activity: ~30,000 CPM

  • Instrument: Pancake Geiger probe

  • UV Response: None observed

  • Shipping: Ships legally under UN 2911 – Excepted Radioactive Material

⚠️ Radiation Notice:
This specimen emits measurable ionizing radiation. Avoid prolonged handling and display appropriately.

COLLECTOR NOTES

  • Geologic context: Utah’s sandstone-hosted uranium deposits are among the most historically significant uranium provinces in the United States, formed by groundwater transport and precipitation of uranium-vanadium minerals.

  • Non-uranium minerals present: Iron oxides (goethite/limonite), sandstone matrix

  • Activity level: Moderate–Strong relative to size

  • Best use cases:

    • Educational display

    • Size vs. CPM comparison specimen

    • Visual reference for secondary uranium mineralization

  • Best for:

    • Uranium collectors wanting a large, affordable display piece

    • Element collectors seeking a visually obvious uranium-bearing rock

    • Educators and demonstrators needing durable, stable material

This is a large, visually dominant uranium ore specimen exhibiting classic Colorado Plateau–style secondary uranium mineralization. The surface is coated in mustard-yellow to olive-green uranium vanadates, consistent with carnotite / tyuyamunite–group minerals, distributed through a sandstone host. The coloration is natural, earthy, and extensive — not just isolated hot spots — giving this piece excellent shelf presence.

At over four pounds, this is a true bulk specimen rather than a fragment or cut face. The rounded, weathered geometry and uniform mineral staining strongly suggest long-term natural exposure and oxidation, exactly what collectors expect from authentic Utah uranium localities. Activity is solid for its size, making it a reliable comparison piece and an excellent educational example of secondary uranium mineral formation.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Weight: 4 lb (≈ 1.8 kg)

  • Dimensions: approx. 5 × 5 × 3 inches (≈ 12.7 × 12.7 × 7.6 cm)

  • Locality: Utah, USA (Colorado Plateau region)

  • Condition: Natural, Two cut faces, no stabilization or enhancement

☢️ RADIATION INFORMATION

  • Measured Activity: ~30,000 CPM

  • Instrument: Pancake Geiger probe

  • UV Response: None observed

  • Shipping: Ships legally under UN 2911 – Excepted Radioactive Material

⚠️ Radiation Notice:
This specimen emits measurable ionizing radiation. Avoid prolonged handling and display appropriately.

COLLECTOR NOTES

  • Geologic context: Utah’s sandstone-hosted uranium deposits are among the most historically significant uranium provinces in the United States, formed by groundwater transport and precipitation of uranium-vanadium minerals.

  • Non-uranium minerals present: Iron oxides (goethite/limonite), sandstone matrix

  • Activity level: Moderate–Strong relative to size

  • Best use cases:

    • Educational display

    • Size vs. CPM comparison specimen

    • Visual reference for secondary uranium mineralization

  • Best for:

    • Uranium collectors wanting a large, affordable display piece

    • Element collectors seeking a visually obvious uranium-bearing rock

    • Educators and demonstrators needing durable, stable material