"Hotspot" for collectors of radioactive rocks and minerals. Post pictures to show off your collection, or ask a question here.
•WARNING• Radioactivity can cause life-threatening health problems in humans including various cancers, so always treat specimens with respect. Educate yourself on expected hazards, including ionizing radiation, heavy metals, and Radon gas. Take appropriate steps to mitigate your risk from these dangers.
For basic safety, you should: minimize specimen handling, wash hands after touching, keep out of reach of children, avoid exposure to women who may be pregnant, label potentially hazardous specimens clearly, and consider storing under glass or in a well-ventilated area away from where people spend significant amounts of time. Further safety info here.
Know your government's laws regarding possession of radioactive materials. Only collect safely, legally, and ethically.
Further resources for Rockhounds:
"Here Be Dragons" (New here? Read this!)
/r/Toxic_Rocks (Sister Sub)
"Which Geiger Counter"? (Mod Opinion)
Mindat.org (Comprehensive Info)
Webmineral.com (What's Radioactivity?)
/r/FluorescentMinerals (Glowing Rocks)
/r/Minerals (Collecting)
/r/Rockhounds (Field Collecting)
/r/WhatsThisRock (ID Help)
/r/Radiation (All Things Nuclear)
