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RM3650   Monazite-(Ce)
Ce(PO₄)
  -  8. Phosphates, arsenates and vanadates

Monazite crystals from Madagascar are world-famous, with many representative localities. This specimen we offer is accompanied by a Deyrolle (Paris) label. The Deyrolle company began its business in 1831, led by Jean-Baptiste Deyrolle, with the production and sale of materials related to the natural sciences. This specimen is accompanied by a label handwritten on both sides. The specimen is exceptional. It consists of twinned monazite crystals, with well-defined faces and edges, lustrous, and a brown color, darker on the prisms. On one of the faces, there is a stepped growths. The size is quite remarkable. Specimens of this magnitude are not often seen...

Size: 7.1 x 3 x 1.9 cm.
Presents radioactive activity.
550 €