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We have a globe, the countries are made out of gemstones. if some of the stones were radioactive, would it get on my skin or clothes?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Unlikely problem: That is an unlikely scenario. If you are worried about the globe, you can take it to a lab and have it checked for radioactivity.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/22/2016

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A member asked:

We have a globe, the countries are made out of gemstones. if some of the stones were radioactive, would it get on my skin or clothes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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