Uraninite, “Gummite”: Parker Mountain Mine, Strafford, Strafford County, New Hampshire

Description

Species: Uraninite, “Gummite”

Locality: Parker Mountain Mine, Strafford, Strafford County, New Hampshire

Dimensions: 2.2 x 2.1 x 1.2 cm, ~24 grams

Ex. Dana Jewell Collection

Fine large single dodecahedral Uraninite crystal with minor yellow ‘gummite’ from a classic and uncommon New Hampshire locality. Collected by well-known field collector Dana Jewell in the 1950’s. Mounted in a perky box for display. Measures ~40,000 CPM on my Ludlum Model 3 Geiger Counter with the 44-9 probe. Rare!!