5585 - Betafite

At-A-Glance

Country of Origin

Betafo
Madagascar

Photos

Essential Information

Specimen ID

5585

Mineral Name

Betafite

Chemical Formula

(Ca,U)2(Ti,Nb,Ta)2O6(OH)
Specimen Number
001

Slightly radioactive

Two small brown irregular masses

Geographic Origin

Locality Nickname

Betafo, Madagascar

Locality Lat/Long

-19.8381858, 46.8567756

Mining District

Betafo District
Original Attributed Locality
Madagascar
Betafo