[Rockhounds] Radioactive Minerals

[Kreigh Tomaszewski]

Mindat only lists Autunite, Beryl, and Muscovite from Mount Spokane,
Spokane Co., Washington, USA. But there were some nice pictures of the
Autunite. https://www.mindat.org/loc-22134.html

On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 1:03 PM Tim Fisher <nospam at orerockon.com> wrote:

> Mostly not relevant but do you know of Uraninite from the Mt. Spokane WA
> area? Someone on Facebook is looking for an ID. All I know of is Autunite.
>
> Tim Fisher
> Http://OreRockOn.com
> Email nospam at orerockon.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rockhounds [mailto:rockhounds-bounces at rockhounds.drizzle.com] On
> Behalf Of Larry Rush
> Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2020 9:05 AM
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> Subject: [Rockhounds] Radioactive Minerals
>
> I neglected to mention the other day......
> In my "cellar digging", I uncovered 5 massive radioactive mineral specimens
> I want to find a home for. I would be looking for payment for postage for
> these, if there is anyone who collects this class of minerals.
> I found 3 fist-sized pieces labeled Allanite, and 2 pieces labeled
> Uraninite. They are from 2 defunct mines in Ontario, the McDonald and the
> Dyno Mines, extracted many years ago.I do not know the emission quantity of
> these, (I expect "low") and any visible mineralization is
> non-determinative.
> I can send photos, but they won't tell you much about the mineralogy.If
> anyone can use these, let me know...I expect postage would be about $13
> (Medium Flat Rate box), and I would appreciate any additional amount you
> may
> want to include for handling.
>
> I can accept PayPal or personal checks.
>
> Please do NOT respond to the list, use my e-mail address. Thank you!
> (and, Kreigh, I apologize for listing an "ad" so frequently! I won't abuse
> the privilege again.) Larry Rushlarryrush at att.net
>
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