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Davidite-(La)

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Davidite-(La)

Rare Mineral

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Locality: 
Beqtau-Ata, Aktogay, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan
Size Range: 
Micromount (under 1cm)
Size: 
0.8 × 0.7 × 0.6 cm
Description

Rare La dominant REE-Y-Ti-oxide mineral forms black isometric crystal with very complex faces. Great piece with minor feldspar matrix attaching to the backside. Complete crystal, no damage.

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What's on the rock

Davidite-(La)

Formula: 
(La,Ce)(Y,U,Fe)(Ti,Fe)20(O,OH)38
Strunz: 
4.CC.40
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
6.0
Colour: 
Black
Type Locality: 
Radium Hill mine (Smith's Carnotite Mine; Radium Hill), Radium Hill area, Olary Province, South Australia, Australia...
Loranth Minerals

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