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Betafite (of Hogarth 1977)

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Betafite (of Hogarth 1977)

Floater

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Description
Locality: 
Ambatofotsy, Itasy, Madagascar
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2 × 1.9 × 1.6 cm
Description

Old, sharp crystal of betafite (of Hogarth 1977), now considered a variety of pyrochlore, with dominant octahedron modified by the rhombododecahedron. A floater specimen and in pristine condition, no damages.

Ex. J. Muizebelt specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Betafite (of Hogarth 1977)

Formula: 
(Ca,U)2(Ti,Nb)2O6(OH)
Strunz: 
4.DH.15
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
3.0 - 5.5
Type Locality: 
Ambolotara, Betafo Commune, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra Region, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar

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