Uranpyrochlore Samarskite-(Y) Image

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Samarskite-(Y), Uranpyrochlore

Mineral:

Samarskite-(Y): (Y,Fe+++,U)(Nb,Ta)5O4
Uranpyrochlore: (U,Ca,Ce)2(Nb,Ta)2O6(OH,F)

Comments:

Deep greenish-brown resinous crystalline massive uranpyrochlore with black samarskite-(Y).

Location:

Beryl Hill, near Yinnietharra Station, Western Australia, Australia.

Scale:

See Photo.

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