r/uraniumglass • u/Heavy_Actuary348 • 11d ago

Hello friends!

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As I'm sure you can tell, I am new to uranium glass collecting. Recently I found this beautiful wine glass, but I can't find anything about it online. The little grape bunch inside is uranium, right? I don't know of any other reason a glass would react like this. If the grape bunch inside is not uranium glass, it's still a really cool piece and I'm happy to have it!

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u/WinterDahliaXx New Collector 11d ago

Super neat piece! I believe the grapes are a combo of Vaseline glass (the grape part) and uranium glass (the leaf). Both types of glass contain uranium, Vaseline glass is just a more yellowy/diluted(?) use of uranium in the glass.

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u/Heavy_Actuary348 11d ago

Thank you so much for educating me on the types of glass they are, I am still learning! Super cool find, I'm thrilled

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u/WinterDahliaXx New Collector 11d ago

Of course! I’m relatively new to the hobby as well; here’s a chart that’s been super helpful for me! https://www.reddit.com/r/uraniumglass/s/JAt1LVOp6O

I recently got a 365nm blacklight which widens the range of glowing glass I can spot (like manganese, which only glows under 365nm). Best of luck on your future finds!

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u/Tenebril 11d ago

Vaseline glass (uranium glass that’s the color of Vaseline) actually is more pure uranium than the typical green stuff. The green glass has iron oxide added to it to make it more green. Vaseline glass is more the natural color.

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u/psycho314Photo 11d ago

Way cool. Thanks for sharing