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Techniques for CollectorsAutunite

29th Nov 2009 16:44 UTCRobert A Santee

Hi everybody i need some help here i was breaking small pieces of autunite into micros i did not no that they are radoactive what should i do in this case ?Should i dispose of them i never had radoactive minerals befor please help bob.

29th Nov 2009 17:31 UTCDon Saathoff Expert

Bob....just don't eat or breath powder from your radioactives and you'll be fine.....mount it, wash your hands and admire it!!


Don S.

29th Nov 2009 18:59 UTCNH

Autunite's a pain because it's so flaky - little bits fall off really easily. If you want to be extra careful about powder/flakes, put the specimen in a cabinet or plastic box (protects the specimen from dust too, so probably a good idea anyways). Since autunite's fluorescent, a UV lamp might help with the cleanup of little flakes.
 
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