Autunite: Margnac mine, Bellac, Haute-Vienne, Aquitaine, France

Description

Species: Autunite

Locality: Margnac mine, Bellac, Haute-Vienne, Aquitaine, France

Size: 6.4 x 5.2 x 4 cm. (100 grams)

Ex. Jack Nieburger Collection

A very pretty specimen of shockibngly bright yellow-green autunite crystals on matrix from the famous Margnac mine in France. Has several old collection tags with it as well. Measures ~100,000 CPM on my Ludlum Model 3 counter with the 44-9 probe. From the noted collection of Jack Nieburger. A rare classic!