Uranium glass, also known as Vaseline glass, is a type of glassware that contains small amounts of uranium oxide, giving it a distinctive yellow or orange color and a glowing effect under ultraviolet light. This unique glass type is prized by collectors and historians for its nostalgic value and is also of interest to tech enthusiasts due to its radioactive properties, making it a fascinating example of the intersection of materials science, history, and nuclear physics.
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