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Monazite-(Ce) var. Turnerite from Kollergraben, Binnental, Valais, Switzerland

 
Monazite-(Ce) var. Turnerite from Kollergraben, Binnental, Valais, Switzerland

Monazite-(Ce) var. Turnerite from Kollergraben, Binnental, Valais, Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 14184
Mineral:Monazite-(Ce) var. Turnerite
Locality:Kollergraben, Binnental, Valais, Switzerland
Description:1-2 mm golden crystals of monazite-[Ce] (variety Turnerite) on matrix of chlorite-coated quartz and adularia. The monazite was the last mineral formed and not coated with chlorite. With old label from Lazard Cahn.
Overall Size:4x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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