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Thorianite from Balangoda, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka (Type Locality for Thorianite)

 
Thorianite from Balangoda, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka (Type Locality for Thorianite)

Thorianite from Balangoda, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka (Type Locality for Thorianite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 33723
Mineral:Thorianite
Locality:Balangoda, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka (Type Locality for Thorianite)
Description:Vial with about 25 loose thorianite crystals varying from sharp cubes to rounded grains. Radioactive. Rare thorianite specimens from the type locality - where the mineral was first found and identified. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #124; Purchased by Jack Rorer at the 1948 L.A. Mineral Show
Overall Size:3 cm vial
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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