Ur Ore Autunite & others Mica Palermo Groton NH 45K CPM

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these pictures are of the same lot you will receive. Some pics are with flash - some pics without flash FREE shipping - flat rate in US international might be $38.00 USD USPS. NOTE: I reimburse if I over charge you shipping more then $2. Uranium Ore with Autunite with Mica and OTHERS = there are some black specs amoung the yellow coating - which might be ? Uraninites, zircons or columbites? GOOD UV RESPONSIVE Location Palermo No. 1 Mine (Palermo #1 pegmatite) Groton Grafton County New Hamshire . 2 3/4 x 2 x 1 5/8 inches 158 grams Nice small cabinet piece Geiger Sensitive - 45,000 CPM Mylar Side of Ludlum 44-9 pancake & about 3,600 with back side of 44-9 probe 5 ,000 CPM with CDV-700 probe opened on contact CDV-700 closed probe 1,400 CPM NOTE: these Geiger readings go beyond just the presence of Autunite - as there is some Gamma here - Gamma is usually very low with pure Autunite, so there probably is some other species of Ur mineral present. This mineral sample does INDEED have enough activity in it - and enough surface readings - to justify shipping as UN2910. To quote EBay Hazard Item Policy: A few hazardous materials may legally be transported under certain conditions if they are properly packaged and labeled. Such items are permitted on eBay, provided that the listing contains a clear notice of the hazardous nature of the material, and a description of the planned method of shipping that complies with the law. These are certain everyday items which have been specifically approved for distribution and may be possessed by members of the general public without a license. These include watches, clocks and other timekeeping of navigational devices, unrefined ores , and smoke detectors. Yes, this item is perfectly legal (by any law of: US Federal, Canada and US State – or EBay Policy) to sell and transport, as long as the Seller on EBay tells you up-front about the hazard and also posts how he/she will properly ship the item in order to be compliant with any regulation. As with all mineral samples, a possible hazard exists. Buyers should be aware of the elemental composition of a sample and understand any safety concerns. Uranium ore contains low level radioactivity. Precautions should be taken to protect yourself from this potential hazard. It is best to; keep this sample bagged, minimize handling, wash your hands after handling and avoid internal uptake of the material. Basically, use common sense – and good laboratory practices. This item is sold as a Scientific and Educational Mineral Sample - for collecting and display only – and is not intended to be used for other purposes. This item falls under the category or Un-Refined Ore - and as such - is not an EBay prohibited HAZMAT – as it is allowed in shipments (with minimal regulations) - as per US DOT 49 CFR 173.421 - under the shipping name UN2910 Radioactive Material Excepted Package, Limited Quantity of Material - (NOTE: The A1 and A2 values for unrefined ore is unlimited ), and will be shipped in accordance with United States Postal Circular USPS 52. The package will conform to the conditions and limitations specified in the regulations. All mineral shipments are shipped with careful packaging/bagging of the sample and then the packaged sample is suspended in the center of a strong/tight corrugated box – which is labeled UN2910 - with an outside package surface GM reading of less than 0.5 mR/hr and with no GM reading at one meter. The exterior of the package will also be ‘wipe tested’ to confirm that there is no removable contamination on the exterior of the box – in accordance with 49 CFR Sec. 173.443 . The person performing the packaging has been, and is currently trained in accordance with 49 CFR 172 Subpart H & IATA/ICAO . HAZARD Warning As with all mineral sample... read more

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