“Betafite” (Uranopyrochlore): Silver Crater Mine, Faraday Township, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada

Description

Species: “Betafite” (Uranopyrochlore)

Locality: Silver Crater Mine, Faraday Township, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada

Dimensions: 5.2 x 4.4 x 3.5 cm.

Very large, slightly incomplete but still quite impressive single crystal of “Betafite” (Uranopyrochlore) from the famous Silver Crater mine near Bancroft, Ontario Canada. Great example of this uncommon REE mineral from a classic locality for the species! Ex. Dr. George Kamin Collection. Rare!