Xenotime-(Y) incl. w/ Rutile (2008 find)

Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil
Thumbnail, 2.3 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm
Start Time: 02/02/2017 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/09/2017 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Sharply terminated, highly lustrous, tetragonal chocolate-brown xenotime-(Y) crystals in parallel-growth form a shapely and excellent 360-degree thumbnail from the well-known 2008 find. Xenotime-(Y), a REE phosphate, is isostructural with zircon. All sides are embedded with brilliant golden rutile needles. Pristine. A very choice combination example of the species and find.

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