Curite, Uraninite, etc: Shinkolobwe mine, Kambove, Katanga Region, DR Congo

Description

Species: Curite etc on Uraninite

Locality: Shinkolobwe mine, Kambove, Katanga Region, DR Congo

Size: 3.3 x 2.4 x 1.5 cm. (50 grams)

Ex. Jack Nieburger collection

Very nice solid specimen of brilliant orange curite on massive uraninite matrix from the iconic Shinkolobwe mine. Very HOT, this registers around 200,000 CPM Ludlum Model 3 counter with the 44-9 probe. Shinkolobwe specimens like this are very tough to get these days! From the noted collection of Jack Nieburger.