Uranium glass or vaseline glass or canary glass is glass which has had uranium, usually in oxide diuranate form, added to a glass mix before melting for colouration.

Jan 24, 2025 · It’s glass manufactured with a small amount of uranium added to achieve a distinctive yellow-green color. In its heyday, the glass was often called “Vaseline glass” …

Jul 26, 2023 · Glass collectors and museum curators might be familiar with a rare type of glass known as uranium glass which has unique yellow-green color and can glow when exposed to …

Jul 6, 2025 · Uranium glass, also known as fluorescent glass, is a captivating collectible that glows under ultraviolet (UV) light due to its uranium dioxide content. Prized by collectors for its …

Uranium glass is glass that has had uranium added to it before melting to create colours. Typically, pieces are made with low levels of uranium, meaning anywhere from trace amounts …

Uranium glass is a term used to describe any glassware that glows green under UV light. It is made by adding small amounts of uranium oxide to the glass mixture, usually the purpose is to …

Aug 30, 2025 · Uranium glass is a distinctive form of glassware that contains uranium. While radioactive, its associated health risks are generally considered low under typical conditions of …

Apr 14, 2025 · Uranium glass uses uranium as a colorant in the glass mixture. The uranium in uranium glass is what causes these pieces to glow under a black light—and it's that glow that …

Jul 11, 2025 · Uranium glass is a type of glass that glows under black light, thanks to its uranium oxide composition. “Its fluorescent properties give the glass a green glow when exposed to UV …

Uranium glass, also known as Vaseline glass, is a fascinating type of glass that contains small amounts of uranium oxide. This unique composition gives the glass its distinctive yellow-green …