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Uraninite from Swamp No. 1 Quarry (Trebilcock locality), Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine

 
Uraninite from Swamp No. 1 Quarry (Trebilcock locality), Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine

Uraninite from Swamp No. 1 Quarry (Trebilcock locality), Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 38999
Mineral:Uraninite
Locality:Swamp No. 1 Quarry (Trebilcock locality), Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine
Description:Two parallel flattened crystals of dark metallic uraninite with no matrix attached. The uraninite crystals have stepped crystal patterns on the bottom where it grew against matrix and brown limonite coating in areas. Radioactive.
Overall Size:5x4x4 mm
Crystals:3-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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