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Object Name |
Betafite |
Object Description |
A large, isolated, partial crystal of octahedral, dull, brown betafite. ** RADIOACTIVE ** Chemical Composition: (Ca, Na, U)2 (Ti, Nb, Ta)2 O6 Z(OH) |
Place of Origin |
Madagascar/Vakinankaratra Region/Betafo |
Rock type |
Mineral |
Chemical Comp |
See Description |
Crystal System |
Isometric |
Sp Grav. |
3.9 |
Hardness |
3 - 4 |
Luster |
Waxy |
Streak |
Yellowish-white |
Fracture |
Irregular |
Radioactivity mR/hr |
0.70 |
Search Terms |
NORM Radioactive |
Dimensions |
H-2 W-3 L-3 cm |
Catalog Number |
1943 |