“Betafite” (Uranopyrochlore): Samiresy, Tritriva, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar

Description

Species: “Betafite” (Uranopyrochlore)

Locality: Samiresy, Tritriva, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar

Dimensions: 1.6 x 1.6 x 1.4 cm.

Ex. Bob Werner Collection

Excellent, very well-formed single crystal of chococate-brown Betafite from Samiresy, Tritriva, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar. For a single crystal of this classic REE species this is about as good as it gets!