Uraninite, “Gummite”: Flat Rock Mine, Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA

Description

Species: Uraninite, “Gummite”

Locality: Flat Rock Mine, Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA

Dimensions: 2.7 x 2.4 x 1.5 cm, ~20 grams

Ex. Greg Boles Collection

Excellent specimen of jet-black Uraninite with a concetric rim of brightly-colored “Gummite” from the Flat Rock Mine, Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA. Mounted in a perky box for display. Measures ~85,000 CPM on my Ludlum Model 3 Counter with the 44-9 probe. Rare!