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Samarskite-(Y) from Spinelli Quarry, South Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut

 
Samarskite-(Y) from Spinelli Quarry, South Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 17963
Mineral:Samarskite-(Y)
Locality:Spinelli Quarry, South Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut
Description:Heavy chunk of black metallic samarskite-(Y) without matrix. The exterior is an altered mineralization, but where freshly exposed the surfaces has a brilliant, clean luster. From an old locality no longer accessible.
Overall Size:17x13x9 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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