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Thorogummite with Thorite in Barite with trace Britholite-(Y) from Wet Mountains Thorium District, Custer County, Colorado

 
Thorogummite with Thorite in Barite with trace Britholite-(Y) from Wet Mountains Thorium District, Custer County, Colorado

Thorogummite with Thorite in Barite with trace Britholite-(Y) from Wet Mountains Thorium District, Custer County, Colorado

Thorogummite with Thorite in Barite with trace Britholite-(Y) from Wet Mountains Thorium District, Custer County, Colorado

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Thorogummite with Thorite in Barite with trace Britholite-(Y) from Wet Mountains Thorium District, Custer County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 52140
Mineral:Thorogummite with Thorite in Barite with trace Britholite-(Y)
Locality:Wet Mountains Thorium District, Custer County, Colorado
Description:Compact crystallized mass of yellow-brown thorogummite and black thorite in barite. Old label states it contains trace amounts of britholite-(Y), variety abukumalite. Radioactive Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection
Overall Size:8x6x6 cm
Crystals:
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