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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 58398
Mineral:Betafite
Locality:Ambolotara, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra Region, Madagascar (Type Locality for Betafite)
Description:Large, well formed betafite crystals with altered earthy-brown metamict surfaces caused by radioactivity. The betafite crystals have fine patterns on the surfaces apparently caused by surrounding mica crystals. Radioactive.
Overall Size:4.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:10-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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