Allanite-(Ce) - Yates Mine, Otter Lake, Pontiac RCM, Outaouais, Quebec, Canada
Allanite-(Ce) - Yates Mine, Otter Lake, Pontiac RCM, Outaouais, Quebec, Canada
(CaCe)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Here we have a great specimen of Allanite-(Ce) from the Yates Mine, Otter Lake, Quebec, Canada. Allanite-(Ce) is a Ce dominant version of Allanite which falls under the Epidote Supergroup of minerals.
Yates Mine has been known to produce some world-class specimens, but here is a nice low-cost example for someone who just wants to add the species to their collection.
Approx. specimen size: 75mm x 35mm x 10mm
Approx. activity on an SE International Ranger EXP: 1000 cpm