Introduction to Radioactive Minerals

Uranium and thorium minerals are admired for their colors, fluorescence, and variety, and are crucial for nuclear energy. This book provides a systematic overview of their mineralogy, with color photos and electron micrographs, and discusses their historical discovery and development. It also includes information on localities, geological settings, and formation processes, making it valuable for mineral collectors and nuclear scientists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

Collectors have long been fascinated by the brilliant colors, intense ultraviolet fluorescence, and diverse habits and associations of uranium and thorium minerals. These radioactive minerals are also essential for our supply of nuclear energy, making their understanding crucial for the safe disposal of radioactive waste. This comprehensive book offers a systematic exploration of the mineralogy of uranium and thorium, featuring nearly 200 color photos and electron micrographs of representative specimens. It includes an historical overview of the discovery of radioactive elements and the development of uranium and thorium ore deposits, a discussion of the geochemical conditions that produce significant deposits, and a description of important localities, their geological settings, and histories. Major occurrences of interest to mineral collectors are arranged geographically, with the minerals systematically organized to highlight their chemical groups and selected examples to illustrate their formation and general characteristics. With the renewed interest in nuclear power, this book serves as a valuable resource for mineral collectors, nuclear scientists, and engineers interested in radioactive deposits.

Weight: 724g
Dimension: 220 x 338 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764329128