Introduction to Radioactive Minerals

Introduction to Radioactive Minerals

Collectors have long admired uranium and thorium minerals for their brilliant colors, intense ultraviolet fluorescence, and rich variety of habits and associates. Radioactive minerals are also critically important as our source of nuclear energy. Understanding them is crucial to the safe disposal of radioactive waste. \nThis book provides a systematic overview of the mineralogy of uranium and thorium, generously illustrated with nearly 200 color photos and electron micrographs of representative specimens. Includes an historical discussion 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 setting and history. \nMajor occurrences of interest to mineral collectors are arranged geographically. The minerals are arranged systematically, to emphasize how they fit into chemical groups, and for each group a few minerals are selected to illustrate their formation and general characteristics. \nWith the resurgence of interest in nuclear power, this book is an invaluable guide for mineral collectors as well as nuclear scientists and engineers interested in radioactive deposits.
Country USA
Brand SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD
Manufacturer Schiffer Pub Ltd
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780764329128
Model 9780764329128
EANs 9780764329128
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD
Manufacturer	Schiffer Pub Ltd
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780764329128
Model	9780764329128
EANs	9780764329128
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Introduction to Radioactive Minerals

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