{"title":"Vanuralite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanuralite\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare, radioactive hydrated aluminum uranyl vanadate, part of the \u003cstrong\u003ecarnotite group\u003c\/strong\u003e of uranyl sorovanadates. It typically forms translucent, citron-yellow to canary-yellow platy crystals arranged in compact rosettes, with perfect {001} cleavage and a soft, micaceous feel (Mohs hardness around 2). Its striking color and radioactivity make it a favorite among collectors of secondary uranium-vanadium minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe species was first described in 1963 from the \u003cstrong\u003eMounana Mine\u003c\/strong\u003e in Haut-Ogooué Province, Gabon — still its defining type locality — where it occurs in the oxidized zone of a uranium-vanadium-lead deposit alongside \u003cstrong\u003efrancevillite\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecurienite\u003c\/strong\u003e. The only other confirmed occurrence is the nearby \u003cstrong\u003eOklo Mine\u003c\/strong\u003e, also in Gabon, famed for its natural nuclear fission reactors. This extreme geographic rarity — essentially confined to a single mining district — makes genuine specimens highly sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause \u003cstrong\u003evanuralite\u003c\/strong\u003e readily dehydrates to \u003cstrong\u003emetavanuralite\u003c\/strong\u003e unless sealed, well-preserved specimens are especially prized and are usually kept in protective glass or airtight capsules. For collectors of uranium and vanadium species, radioactive minerals, or rare Gabonese locality material, a documented \u003cstrong\u003evanuralite\u003c\/strong\u003e specimen from Mounana or Oklo represents a true rarity for any systematic mineral collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fa15-vanuralite-gabon-1","title":"VANURALITE – Extremely Rare Bright Yellow Crystals, Type Locality, Gabon","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eExtremely rare Vanuralite from the Mounana Mine, Gabon — the type locality where this species was first discovered and described in 1963. Intense, brilliant yellow crystals, naturally radioactive (not hazardous under standard precautions). The mine closed in 1999, making authentic material increasingly scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 × 12 × 11 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounana Mine, Mounana, Haut-Ogooué Province, Gabon (type locality)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45446269206637,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/IMG20260307215958.jpg?v=1783694907"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.italmineral.com\/collections\/vanuralite.oembed","provider":"ITALMINERAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}