Pyrochlore Supergroup (Var: Betafite (of Hogarth 1977): Ambolotara, Betafo, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar (Copy)

Species: Pyrochlore Supergroup (Var: Betafite (of Hogarth 1977)

Locality: Ambolotara, Betafo, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar

Dimensions: 2.5 cm x 1.5 cm x 1.5 cm

Excellent pair of very sharp, high-quality octahedral betafite crystals from a classic Malagasy locality for this uncommon REE species. Eric Quinter specimen U/Th 0572, pictured on Mindat.org. Rare!