Embedded Dendritic Gummite

Embedded Dendritic Gummite from Grafton Center, Grafton County, New Hampshire

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Classic specimen of orange Gummite (Becquerelite-Fourmarierite pseudomorphs after Uraninite) in areas up to 15 mm across with many areas of lemon-yellow Uranophane. Undoubtedly from the famous Ruggles Mine. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #6668; acquired from R. Bentley in 1985; ex. Crunden collection #712.

Locality

Grafton Center, Grafton County, New Hampshire

Dimensions

14 x 9 x 4 cm.


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