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Samarskite-(Yb), Zircon v. Cyrtolite, Ferrocolumbite
Type locality
collected by Rudy Bologna 2006
Mine: Little Patsy pegmatite
County: South Platte district
Location: South Platte district
Dimensions: 1 3/8" x 15/16" x 1/2" [34 x 24 x 12mm]
Mineral: Samarskite-(Yb)
Glassy black samarskite-(Yb), with reddish zircon variety cyrtolite, and black semi-metallic ferrocolumbite, in an attractive radioactive rare earth specimen. This is the type locality for samarskite-(Yb). Reference #580.
Price: $75.00 (Sold)
