Uraninite in Albite
Uraninite in Albite from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Collection John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description Several cuboctahedral Uraninite crystals in brown Albite matrix. The Uraninite crystals have metamict surface alteration with radiation brown burns in the surrounding Albite. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #593.
Locality Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Dimensions 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm.
Specimen Grade C
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