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Bastnasite-(La)

#PD36123

Bastnasite-(La)

#PD36123
Availability
Sold
Size
2 x 2 x 1 cm - Thumbnail 
Formula
LaCO3F (RRUFF)
Locality
Mid State quarry, Magnet Cove, Hot Springs Co., Arkansas, United States
Tagged
carbonate , REE mineral

Rich specimen with microscopic platy brown crystals. See prov. tab.

EDS Confirmed

Bastnasite-(La)

Formula
LaCO3
Crystal System
Hexagonal 
Crystal Habit
Prismatic, Massive - Granular 
Cleavage
Imperfect, Indistinct, None 
Luster
Vitreous - Greasy 
Color
yellow, reddish brown 
Streak
white 
Class
Hexagonal - Ditrigonal Dipyramidal 
Fracture
Uneven 
Hardness
4-5 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Collection
Phillips Collection
Special Info
EDS Confirmed

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