Euxenite-(Y): Arendal District, Aust-Agder, Norway

Description

Species: Euxenite-(Y)

Locality: Arendal District, Aust-Agder, Norway

Dimensions: 2.8 x 3.5 x 4.5 cm. (108 grams)

Ex. Chet Lemanski Collection

Excellent large partial crystal of waxy brown Euxenite-(Y) from an uncommon and classic Norwegian locality, showing several good crystal faces, and not at all “crumbly” the way these metamict minerals can sometimes be. Measures ~70,000 CPM on my Ludlum Model 3 Counter with the 44-9 probe. Rare!