Museum Collection
This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
Not for Sale.
Pascoite
Utah, USA
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
Radioactive
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| Origin Location |
Utah, USA |
| Description |
A small yellow massive chunk about 1" with coating of pascoite microcrystals. This is a highly radioactive specimen emitting at >2000 CPM which should not be stored with other specimens or handled without protective gear. |
| Luster |
Drusy |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Vanadate Leachate |
| Handling |
Radioactive >2000 CPM - Avoid Handling |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Small Cabinet |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
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| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Pascoite: Ca3V5+10O28·17H2O
tricalcium vanadium oxygen heptadeca hydrogen oxide *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
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Quartz var. Citrine "Sunshine" Garnet var. Andradite Tiger's Eye Quartz / Pyrolusite / Goethite Sulphur (Native) Sulfur |
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