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Xenotime-(Y), Rutile


Xenotime-(Y), Rutile

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Note: The mineral species Xenotime-(Y) is not listed in our database for this locality. This specimen may be misidentified or the mindat list of minerals at this locality may be incomplete.

4.3 x 2.5 x 2.1 cm. I received just before the show a parcel from Brazil with about 50 crystals from one single pocket, showing some of the best equant form I have ever seen in the species. These crystals are uniformly fat and deep, not skinny, as from past finds in Brazil. Many, such as this one, were included with golden rutile which adds welcome color flashes on the surface. Also, they have wonderful brown color and lustre, like a fine wood-grained table of high polish. Most xenotime is dull and earthy. Out of the whole lot, this was the finest and most robust crystal, and it is in good condition as well (complete all around). This is MAJOR, of an incredible quality for the species where crystals of this size are normally earthy and dull.


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Photo added: 3rd Mar 2008



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