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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 41373
Mineral:Samarskite-(Y)
Locality:Spinelli Quarry, South Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut
Description:Large single crystal of black samarskite-(Y) with remnants of pegmatite matrix on the outer surfaces. On the freshly exposed edges lustrous black surfaces are visible. Radioactive.
Overall Size:3.5x3.5x1 cm
Crystals:35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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