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Samarskite-(Y) from Coaldale, Fremont County, Colorado

 
Samarskite-(Y) from Coaldale, Fremont County, Colorado

Samarskite-(Y) from Coaldale, Fremont County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 66379
Mineral:Samarskite-(Y)
Locality:Coaldale, Fremont County, Colorado
Description:Sharp black samarskite crystals in parallel orientation with brown metamict surface coating. Where the surface coating has flaked off the vitreous black samarskite is visible. Radioactive
Overall Size:22x16x11 mm
Crystals:8-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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