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Tundrite-(Nd) from Kangerosuassuk, Ilimaussaq Complex, Narsaq, Greenland (Type Locality for Tundrite-(Nd))

 
Tundrite-(Nd) from Kangerosuassuk, Ilimaussaq Complex, Narsaq, Greenland (Type Locality for Tundrite-(Nd))

Tundrite-(Nd) from Kangerosuassuk, Ilimaussaq Complex, Narsaq, Greenland (Type Locality for Tundrite-(Nd))

Tundrite-(Nd) from Kangerosuassuk, Ilimaussaq Complex, Narsaq, Greenland (Type Locality for Tundrite-(Nd))

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Tundrite-(Nd) from Kangerosuassuk, Ilimaussaq Complex, Narsaq, Greenland (Type Locality for Tundrite-(Nd))

DESCRIPTION:No. 43899
Mineral:Tundrite-(Nd)
Locality:Kangerosuassuk, Ilimaussaq Complex, Narsaq, Greenland (Type Locality for Tundrite-(Nd))
Description:Radiating platy crystals of translucent yellow-green tundrite-(Nd) in a small pocket in white nepheline syenite. A second pocket with tundrite-(Nd) crystals is located on the side (specimen could be divided). Slightly radioactive. ex. Joseph J. Urban (1915-1997); ex. University of Copenhagen
Overall Size:4.5x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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