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USGS Scientist Examining Texas Rock Layers for Finchite Minerals

2015 (approx.)

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USGS scientist Bradley Van Gosen examines rock layers for the newly discovered mineral finchite near Lamesa, Texas. Van Gosen was the first to recognize the existence of the new mineral, which was named for long-time USGS uranium geologist Warren Finch. Read more about our uranium research here

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Public Domain.

Public Domain