Samarskite-(Y): Betafo District, Vakinankaratra Region, Antananrivo Province, Madagascar

Species: Samarskite-(Y)
Locality: Betafo District, Vakinankaratra Region, Antananrivo Province, Madagascar
Dimensions: 5.9 x 7.9 x 2.6 cm., 304 grams

Ex. George Kamin Collection

Superb large group of fairly well-formed crystals of Samarskite-(Y) from the Betafo District, Vakinankaratra Region, Antananrivo Province, Madagascar. Very nice example of this uncommon rare earth element mineral at this classic locality for the species!