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Euxenite-(Y) from Sahamandrevo, Betafo District, Antananarivo, Madagascar

 
Euxenite-(Y) from Sahamandrevo, Betafo District, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Euxenite-(Y) from Sahamandrevo, Betafo District, Antananarivo, Madagascar

DESCRIPTION:No. 44369
Mineral:Euxenite-(Y)
Locality:Sahamandrevo, Betafo District, Antananarivo, Madagascar
Description:Tapered cluster of three intergrown prismatic euxenite-(Y) crystals with altered metamict brown surfaces. Two corners are chipped revealing lustrous black internal color. Radioactive. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #595
Overall Size:4.5x2.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:25-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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