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Columbite-(Fe) with Samarskite-(Y) from Divino de Ubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Columbite-(Fe) with Samarskite-(Y) from Divino de Ubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Columbite-(Fe) with Samarskite-(Y) from Divino de Ubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 49932
Mineral:Columbite-(Fe) with Samarskite-(Y)
Locality:Divino de Ubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Prismatic black terminated columbite crystals with textured crystal faces. Two partial crystals of samarskite are included in the base of the columbite crystals (identifiable by the bright black luster). Slightly radioactive. Ex. Robert M. Eaton (1918-2002) collection
Overall Size:18x17x13 mm
Crystals:15-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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