Samarskite-(Y): Wiseman Mine, Grassy Creek Township, Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA 

Description

Species: Samarskite-(Y)

Ex: Eric Quinter Collection 

Locality: Wiseman Mine, Grassy Creek Township, Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA

Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.1 x 3.8  cm, 252 grams

Very nice large, solid specimen of waxy black Samarskite from a classic and uncommon western North Carolina locality. Measures ~85,000 CPM on my Ludlum Model 3 Counter with the 44-9 probe. Rare!