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Betafite from Betafo District, Vakinankaratra Region, Madagascar (Type Locality for Betafite)

 
Betafite from Betafo District, Vakinankaratra Region, Madagascar (Type Locality for Betafite)

Betafite from Betafo District, Vakinankaratra Region, Madagascar (Type Locality for Betafite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 69427
Mineral:Betafite
Locality:Betafo District, Vakinankaratra Region, Madagascar (Type Locality for Betafite)
Description:Yellow-brown betafite crystal with no matrix attached. The betafite crystal is octahedral form and the brown color on the surfaces is caused by metamict alteration. One area on the edge intersected an adjacent betafite crystal. Radioactive
Overall Size:14x13x10 mm
Crystals:14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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