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Thorite var. Orangite from Antsirabe District, Manandona Valley, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar

 
Thorite var. Orangite from Antsirabe District, Manandona Valley, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar

Thorite var. Orangite from Antsirabe District, Manandona Valley, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar

DESCRIPTION:No. 57806
Mineral:Thorite var. Orangite
Locality:Antsirabe District, Manandona Valley, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar
Description:Small fragment of orangite, the orangite variety of thorite that was thought to be a new species, mounted in an acrylic Perky-style display box for protection and easy handling. Slightly radioactive. Ex. Frederick Pough (1906-2006)
Overall Size:9x6x4 mm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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