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Yttrialite-(Y), kimuraite-(Y)

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Dark brown sections of yttrialite-(Y) in feldspar

Holmtjärn pegmatite, Idkerberget, Dalarna, Sweden

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Dark reddish brown sections of yttrialite-(Y) and traces of keiviite-(Y) in feldspar, with surface coatings of white, silky kimuraite-(Y). Other minerals present are not identified. This is a moderately radioactive, large and rich piece of RE pegmatite from a long since abandoned mine.

BO_785
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Locality
Holmtjärn pegmatite, Idkerberget, Dalarna, Sweden
Size category
Large cabinet
Size (cm)
9.5 x 7.5 x 4.5
Weight
461 g
Formula
(Y,Th)2Si2O7
Properties
Vitreous-greasy appearance; dark brown; slightly radioactive