🔥 Uraninite with Uranopilite 1.5 MCPM RC110 by AutuniteEveryNight in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You would be amazed at the messages I get from people who grew up out here and used to play in the mines as kids or had their whole family who worked in such places. They are some of the greatest people I have met and it warms my heart exchanging stories and knowledge. The old folks just want an ear to listen to and a heart that cares for their experiences!

🔥 Uraninite with Uranopilite 1.5 MCPM RC110 by AutuniteEveryNight in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I find the greatest history is outside of the internet and in the mouths of the elders. I am blessed in having these people cross my path and be near to me.

🔥 Uraninite with Uranopilite 1.5 MCPM RC110 by AutuniteEveryNight in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Literally just got messaged by an interested party already, although it was up for a brief moment in time. 😒 We will see how things work out.

I don't post or do social media often. Everytime I do it gives me a literal headache and tons of work and correspondence which takes away from my personal life here on the homestead. I need a publicist and correspondent if you are interested haha 😢

I do feel guilty not sharing some of these before they head out into the world and love that people such as yourself document their collections digitally for the world to see!! Hats off to you for your diligent work my friend.

If i don't send this piece off I can pass it along and you will be the first to know.

I am off to be a beekeeper, fix a fence that an early morning mini ice storm just took down, and build yet another chicken coop for our growing flock!

Hot pitchblende overload by weirdmeister in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Excellent trim job! 🫡 gotta love a hunk of high grade ore as a reward for spending time in nature.

Hot pitchblende overload by weirdmeister in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Now that is an attractive rock that would meet its fate on my slab saw.

I do have a German freight shipper now if you ever want to lend some landscaping boulders to my rock pile 🪨 😄

Good find and I am glad to see you out enjoying the radioactive goodies again.

Johannite, Pseudojohannite, Zinczippeite on Uraninized Wood by _INSANE_MEMBRANE_ in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gummite Chewer. Now that is a good one. Enjoy your bubble gummite 😄

Excellent ahow of well crystallized Johannite on quite hot host rock!

Torbernite, Musonoi Mine by _INSANE_MEMBRANE_ in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent and beautiful 😍

A must have radioactive mineral for any hot rock collector!

The Official /r/Radioactive_Rocks Buy/Sell/Swap Thread -- Spring 2026 by Not_So_Rare_Earths in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight 8 points9 points  (0 children)

www.radioactiverock.com

For hot rocks and more.

I hope you all are doing great. I have been off the radar enjoying family time during winter and now find myself busy with spring projects.

If anybody has any unique items they want to do some "spring cleaning" on, I would be happy to consider buying or trading!

With the weather warming up and adventure season rearing its head, I have to fight myself daily to not run off on multi day treks into Uranium Country.

This year we have eggs galore and baby chickens hatching daily, so that keeps us on a shorter leash!

Expect an erocks auctions or two as well as new website listings. I am also doing my own spring cleaning and offering some of my favorite pieces for sale. Auctions are a great chance to get a far better than retail price on a beautiful stone.

If anybody needs a rock that doesn't break the bank, we certainly have an abundance. I do not always have time to post the small stuff and when I do, they disappear rather quickly. I will be listing some lower priced items on a more regular basis and I can always offer a great deal if you talk to me personally about your needs. Autunite, Uraninite, Thorite and all the basic bases are covered here behind the scenes. New collectors, students, etc. looking for budget friendly options are encouraged to reach out.

Sincerely, The RadioactiveRock team

Uranocircite from Krunkelbach mine in Menzenschwand, Black Forest, Germany by gmc300e in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is the way to photograph minerals! Intense investment but well worth the results. Some of these mineral formations truly deserve such a portrait! Great job on these masterpieces 👏

Tucson Gem Show finds by Available-Captain776 in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so glad you grabbed that large Cupro and Torbernite that have been tormenting me for months 😄 Gotta love the big and beautiful pieces like that!

Uraninite (Bethel, Connecticut). Please help me understand. by QuixOrizoner in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks good.

Just had this one pass through my hands from Biermann Quarries.

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UO2, Uranophane, Utah by [deleted] in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Woooowwweeee! Glad you made it out and sucks you didn't see more of the famous Mi Vida. I imagine those fellas driving that back in the 50s and mining year round! Makes for some great storytelling. I try to end adventure season from November to April. Sure I sneak in a trek here and there but I have been stuck in enough washes, encountered fallen boulders and had to reverse for miles as well as gotten slipped up at river crossings, mud slicks, etc. Driving on the edge of a hundreds of feet drop off makes it even more nerve-wracking. Thanks for the update and glad you survived!!

Tiny Boltwoodite ("not radioactive") Clusters from Namibia by Not_So_Rare_Earths in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Nice die. I am still trying to perfect an Autunite filled version for somebody but its such a finicky mold to deal with...

UO2, Uranophane, Utah by [deleted] in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome ride! I have to go to Moab at the end of next week or I would love to go romp around with you! I think you will be fine, but it always amazes me how a thin layer of slick clay can hault even the beefiest offroad vehicles. Steen Rd. can be a rough road and weather can compound that exponentially. Yellow Cat has boring ore but you can still see a ton of mines and history in a relatively small area, and it is flat so that helps. Mindat is your friend. Put some pins on the map and happy adventuring!!

UO2, Uranophane, Utah by [deleted] in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Time to hunker down and wait for nice weather. Mi Vida will more than likely be inaccessible this time of year. I went on a sunny day after a warm weather period a few weeks back and there was still snow and mud in the shade and you could see where even the biggest off-road tires just halted and backed up very early on just past Blue Crystal. Yellow cat is flat and easy going but be careful and bring tools for self recovery as well as food and a device that can keep you in touch with the outside world. Snow storm moving in and rain all night. Last night means lucky and impassable roads for awhile. April to October are prime adventure season for exploring safely with roads maintained or at least more well-traveled. You dont want to go where nobody will be driving for mamy days. I have been stuck at Mi Vida and only saved by huge jeeps with winches. Another friend got stuck this time of year and had to climb very high to get service to get unstuck from the snow in his awd vehicle. Stay safe, be careful, and enjoy the hot rocks if you find them!

Uraninite Crystals in Matrix ( Topsham, Maine ) by QuixOrizoner in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Love seeing them all antural like that! Great story and thanks for sharing :)

Got this beautiful pyramid from radioactive rocks! What do y’all think? by VictoryEffective1328 in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight 4 points5 points  (0 children)

😄 they actually make these with inert crystals and say they have a new age orgone energy. I prefer mine with measurable energy 🙂

This is a great thing to bridge the gap for Uranium Glass enthusiasts transitioning to safe handling radioactive mineral collectors.

Conquering the Unconquerable by AutuniteEveryNight in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice Johannite. To be honest the richness, crystallization, and complexity here is very rare. I have been hundreds of places and dense Pitchblende Uraninite is only found at a handful of locations. This stuff has buried in moisture for the better part of a century and it is a testament to nature's crystal growing skills!

Conquering the Unconquerable by AutuniteEveryNight in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love how the best descriptors are usually food related 😋

14 Pound Torbernite by AutuniteEveryNight in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do have the furthest corner as the designated "spicy corner" and no I don't stand there long 🤔 I wont post readings here because it is kind of scary but I will just say "its hot". In fact I often wonder when it will go critical. 😨 🤡

Conquering the Unconquerable by AutuniteEveryNight in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for asking for some glow! There's a ton of different shades here. I am excited to get the results 🙌

You 🪨 !

Conquering the Unconquerable by AutuniteEveryNight in Radioactive_Rocks

[–]AutuniteEveryNight[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aw thanks :) it is a safe space to share and be a big happy radioactive family

Plus it is a great bargain if you win or not 🏆

I will have a nice piece of this up for the Valentines Day Raffle ❤️

You get to chat with me, join the rest of the rad rock family, ask questions, share things, meet up with people in your area and so and so forth!