Bastnasite-(Ce): Ambositra, Ramainandro, Faratsiho, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar

Description

Species: Bastnasite-(Ce)

Locality: Ambositra, Ramainandro, Faratsiho, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar

Dimensions: 5.7 x 3.0 x 1.7 cm.

Excellent large, partial tabular crystal of brownish-tan Bastnasite-(Ce) from Ambositra, Ramainandro, Faratsiho, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar. Exceptional example of this uncommon REE mineral from a rare locality, with a label from the noted collection of Ralph Merrill, who acquired this in the 1950’s. Ex. Dr. George Kamin collection. Rare!!