RE: 38,222CPM

[Marty.Bourquin@GRACE.COM]

You really havent provided enough information for us to make provide an 

answer.  What type detector-what type instrument -  what efficiency?  

Alpha? beta? gamma? at what distance?

This is kinda like saying a car is driving 60 miles an hour - is it a 

problem?  the only true answer based on the information provided is - 

it depends



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Subject: 38,222CPM







Hey folks:



Just a quick question; What type of rock would exhibit 38,222CPM?

Could this be a rock with a vein of ore such as Uranium (any variety)?

Could this rock be from Western New York State?

Would this "rock" be considered radioactively "hot" and would it 

present a 

danger say if handled and then went to lunch without washing ones hands?

How would I properly dispose of this specimen?



Thanks for your opinions/expertise.



LR (now I'm "masking" my identity:*)

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