Autunite question

[Jbrown123]

Hello,

I have this small sample of rock with Autunite and I would like to know if the amount of autunite should be of any concern.

The rock sample is around 8cm in length and the sample has not been broken or chipped, but would such a sample emmit a worrying level of Radon?

I've looked over the internet for advice but can find very little and saw some interesting topics by "Go-Figure",

Thank you in advance

[Sesselmann]

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I am not an expert on mineral samples, but my guess is unless you have a huge collection of radioactive minerals or build your house on Autunite Hill, it's probably not. a big concern.

If you happen to have a geiger counter or spectrometer you could measure the activity in your rock and get a better understanding of what might be in it.

A geiger counter would also aid you in finding more exciting minerals, more importantly knowing and understanding what and how much/little radioactivity you are dealing with will put your mind at ease. Do you put it in your pocket or throw it as far as you can and run ?



Steven

[Svilen]

Hello,

I have this small sample of rock with Autunite and I would like to know if the amount of autunite should be of any concern.
The rock sample is around 8cm in length and the sample has not been broken or chipped, but would such a sample emmit a worrying level of Radon?
I've looked over the internet for advice but can find very little and saw some interesting topics by "Go-Figure",
Thank you in advance

I am also not a mineralogy expert, but a sample of this size should not be able to produce a dangerous amount of radon in a room, which you also very likely ventilate from time to time. Your concern should be more likely not to inhale or ingest a particle of the autunite crystals and keep it out of reach of children if you have any. Don't wear it on your neck and I think it will be safe enough to keep it :)