Uraninite in Albite

Uraninite in Albite from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Several cuboctahedral Uraninite crystals in brown Albite matrix. The Uraninite crystals have metamict surface alteration with radiation brown burns in the surrounding Albite. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #593.

Locality

Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

Dimensions

4.5 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm.


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