Samarskite-(Y): Spinelli Prospect, Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Description

Species: Samarskite-(Y)
Locality: Spinelli Prospect, Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Dimensions: 4.9 cm x 4.1 cm x 7.5 cm, 396 grams

Superb, very well-crystallized (one of the best known from the locality!) specimen of  Samarskite-(Y) from the major circa 2008-2013 dig at the now reclaimed and closed Spinelli Prospect, Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA. This specimen was discovered by Tony Albini, Ray Meyers, Fritz Moritz, and others around 2008-2009 and is considered one of the best known pieces from this important REE mineral locality. A truly impressive REE mineral specimen especially for this locality! Ex. Eric Quinter Collection. Rare!