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Samarskite-(Y) from Penland, Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina

 
Samarskite-(Y) from Penland, Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina

Samarskite-(Y) from Penland, Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 51010
Mineral:Samarskite-(Y)
Locality:Penland, Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina
Description:Rich mass of black crystalline samarskite-(Y) in pegmatite matrix. Radioactive. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #243, originally acquired from A. Guest
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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