Pyrochlore Supergroup (Betafite) - Ambolotara, Betafo Commune, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar (TL)

(Ca,Na,U)₂(Ti, Nb,Ta)₂O₆Z(OH)

A great  crystal specimen of the Betafite series of the Pyrochlore Supergroup (formerly known as Betafite of Hogarth, 1977.) This piece comes from the type-locale for the species and is not often seen on the market anymore. This specimen comes in a standard perky box.

Approx. specimen size: 17mm x 15mm x 15mm

Approx. specimen activity on an SE International Ranger EXP: 17000 cpm