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Carey quarry, Mackey, Renfrew Co., Ontario, Canada

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Euxenite-(Y) : (Y,Ca,Ce,U,Th)(Nb,Ta,Ti)2O6

Carey quarry, Mackey, Renfrew Co., Ontario, Canada


Size: H:5.5cm x W:4cm x D:3.5cm

This is a specimen of massive euxenite associated with feldspar. The piece weighs approximately 186 grams.
 © Maggie WislonPhoto ID: 250123    View Count: 25

Multiple photos availableMicrocline : K[AlSi3O8]

Carey quarry, Mackey, Renfrew Co., Ontario, Canada

A representative sample of what can be found on the rock dumps at the quarry. The piece is 13.5 x 8.0 x 3.0 cm. According to Sabina's guide, pieces suitable for lapidary can be found at this locality. Note the blue shiller in the upper left hand portion. The third photo with this series shows another sample of the shiller on a smaller 7.0 x ...
 © Maggie WislonPhoto ID: 248916    View Count: 25

Muscovite : KAl2[(OH)2|AlSi3O10], Microcline : K[AlSi3O8]

Carey quarry, Mackey, Renfrew Co., Ontario, Canada

A representative sample of muscovite found on the rock dumps at this locality.

The piece is 13.5 x 8.0 x 7.0 cm
 © Maggie WislonPhoto ID: 248919    View Count: 21
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