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Majken,<br>
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There are many mineral collections (including ours) with the same
questions and concerns. Fortunately, there are several, freely
available, National Park Service Conservo-grams address these
issues--particularly Radioactive Minerals; Health and Safety Issues
with Geological Specimens; and Health and Safety Risks of Asbestos.
The lists of references in each of these publications are helpful as
well.<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.nps.gov/museum/publications/conserveogram/cons_toc.html#collectionpreservation">http://www.nps.gov/museum/publications/conserveogram/cons_toc.html#collectionpreservation</a><br>
<br>
For additional information on health and safety concerns common to
geological collections download the SPNHC Leaflet #2, Parts
1&2--Adhesives and Consolidants in Geological and
Paleontological Applications.<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.spnhc.org/26/leaflets">http://www.spnhc.org/26/leaflets</a><br>
<br>
These publications are good places to start. Your institution may
have health and safety regulations in place that you will need to be
aware of as well.<br>
<br>
Julianne<br>
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Julianne Snider
Asst. Director
Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum & Art Gallery
116 Deike Bldg.
Penn State University
University Park PA 16802
814-571-6317
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:jxs1030@psu.edu">jxs1030@psu.edu</a></pre>
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lang="EN-US">In our mineral collection, we have elevated
radon concentrations which we off course need to do
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isolate the relevant minerals. I guess there are groups
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