Uranium Glass - Appearance

Appearance

The normal colour of uranium glass ranges from yellow to green depending on the oxidation state and concentration of the metal ions, although this may be altered by the addition of other elements as glass colourants. Uranium glass also fluoresces bright green under ultraviolet light and can register above background radiation on a sufficiently sensitive Geiger counter, although most pieces of uranium glass are considered to be harmless and only negligibly radioactive.

  • Modern uranium glass beads (white background)

  • Modern uranium glass beads (black background)

  • Modern uranium glass beads (UV light)

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