Few uranium minerals capture attention quite like autunite. This striking specimen from the renowned uranium deposits of Hunan Province, China, displays the vivid lemon-yellow to greenish-yellow crystal plates that have made Chinese autunite highly sought after by collectors worldwide. Specimens from the Nanjingqiao uranium district are especially prized for their exceptional color, crystal development, and strong fluorescence under ultraviolet light.
Under UV illumination, the crystals burst into a brilliant green glow, while the natural uranium content provides the characteristic radioactivity that makes autunite one of the most iconic secondary uranium minerals. Formed through the alteration of primary uranium ores, these delicate crystals represent a fascinating intersection of geology, mineralogy, and nuclear science.
A beautiful and increasingly difficult-to-obtain specimen from one of China's most famous uranium localities, perfect for the serious radioactive mineral collector.
Autunite – Hunan Province, China
Brilliant yellow-green autunite crystals from the famous uranium deposits of Hunan Province, China. Known for its vibrant color, distinctive crystal habit, and strong fluorescence under ultraviolet light, autunite is one of the most recognizable and sought-after uranium minerals in the world.
Formed through the natural alteration of uranium-bearing minerals, autunite creates delicate crystal plates that seem to glow even under ordinary lighting. Its combination of beauty, rarity, and natural radioactivity has made it a favorite among mineral collectors for generations.
A classic radioactive mineral specimen from a world-renowned locality, offering exceptional display appeal and an important place in the history of uranium mineral collecting.
