Uraninite: Jáchymov, Karlovy Vary District, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic

Description

Species: Uraninite
Locality: Jáchymov, Karlovy Vary District, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic
Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.9 x 8.6 cm.

Ex. Mark Wilson Collection

Excellent very large, rich specimen of uranium ore featuring abundant uraninite var. pitchblende veins with hematite in altered carbonate matrix from the famous Jáchymov District, Karlovy Vary District, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic. Measures ~125,000 CPM on my Ludlum Model 3 Counter with the 44-9 probe. Rare!