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Aeschynite-(Y)

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Aeschynite-(Y)

Ex Dr. Krantz, Bonn, Germany
With Antique Label

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Description
Locality: 
Kabuland Quarries, Iveland, Agder, Norway
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.5 × 5 × 5 cm
Weight: 
126.00gr
Description

Test container containing a dozen specimens consisting of more or less massive, black aeschynite-(Y), individual size up to appr. 1.5 x 3 cm. "Blomstrandine" is an old synonym for aeschynite-(Y).
Rare mineralogic sample from old Dr. Krantz stock dated march 1956!

Size and total weight is given for the test container & content.
Radioactive due to content of U, Th and rare earth elements (appr. 15 micro Sv/h within spitting distance).

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Aeschynite-(Y)

Formula: 
(Y,Ca,Fe,Th)(Ti,Nb)2(O,OH)6
Strunz: 
4.DF.05
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
5.0 - 6.0
Type Locality: 
Urstad Feldspar Mine, Hidra (Hitterø), Flekkefjord, Vest-Agder, Norway

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