Samarskite-(Y) Mineral | 3.4 grams | South Platte Pegmatite Mining District | Jefferson County, Colorado, USA
$25.00 CAD
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Samarskite is a radioactive rare earth mineral. Samarskite crystallizes in the orthorhombic – dipyramidal class as black to yellowish brown stubby prisms although it is typically found as anhedral masses. Specimens with a high uranium content are typically metamict and appear coated with a yellow brown earthy rind.
Samarskite-(Y) is rich in rare earth elements (REEs), niobium (Nb), and tantalum (Ta)—all of which are valuable in advanced electronics, alloys, and green energy technologies. The mineral can also contain trace amounts of uranium and thorium, which may cause it to be slightly radioactive.
Due to its uranium content, samarskite-(Y) is considered radioactive. It's recommended to wash hands after handling and avoid inhaling dust when breaking or handling the mineral.
This specimen is in very good condition and displays very well. Make this a special specimen in your collection.
Name: Samarskite (Y)
Specimen Size: Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions: 18x18x10 mm / 0.7x0.7x0.4 inches
Weight: 3.4 Grams / 0.12 Ounces
Origin: Luster # 2 1/2 Pegmatite, South Platte Mining District, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA
Health Warning: Contains uranium – always wash hands after handling. Avoid inhaling dust when handling or breaking. Never lick or ingest. Avoid prolonged exposure in proximity of the body. Store away from inhabited areas.
Samarskite-(Y) Mineral | 3.4 grams | South Platte Pegmatite Mining District | Jefferson County, Colorado, USA
$25.00 CAD
Unit price per1 low in stock
Samarskite is a radioactive rare earth mineral. Samarskite crystallizes in the orthorhombic – dipyramidal class as black to yellowish brown stubby prisms although it is typically found as anhedral masses. Specimens with a high uranium content are typically metamict and appear coated with a yellow brown earthy rind.
Samarskite-(Y) is rich in rare earth elements (REEs), niobium (Nb), and tantalum (Ta)—all of which are valuable in advanced electronics, alloys, and green energy technologies. The mineral can also contain trace amounts of uranium and thorium, which may cause it to be slightly radioactive.
Due to its uranium content, samarskite-(Y) is considered radioactive. It's recommended to wash hands after handling and avoid inhaling dust when breaking or handling the mineral.
This specimen is in very good condition and displays very well. Make this a special specimen in your collection.
Name: Samarskite (Y)
Specimen Size: Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions: 18x18x10 mm / 0.7x0.7x0.4 inches
Weight: 3.4 Grams / 0.12 Ounces
Origin: Luster # 2 1/2 Pegmatite, South Platte Mining District, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA
Health Warning: Contains uranium – always wash hands after handling. Avoid inhaling dust when handling or breaking. Never lick or ingest. Avoid prolonged exposure in proximity of the body. Store away from inhabited areas.
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