Mineralogy Database
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Minerals found in the sample
| Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSOTILE | Mg3Si2O5(OH)4 | phyllosilicates | serpentine | major |
| MAGNESITE | MgCO3 | carbonates | - | major |
Description
| Description: | chrysotile fibres with lining of magnesite, high concentration of veins (parallel to low dip) |
Origin
Country:
Zimbabwe
Region:
Filabusi
Locality:
Pangani
Specification
| Donors | Gosseye | Sampling year | |
| Donation year | 1966 | Registration date | |
| Quantity | 2 | Dimension code 1>2>3 | 2 |
| Size | Quality code 1>2>3 | ||
| Holotype | no | Thin section | no |
| Paratype | no | Chemical analysis | no |
| Radioactive | no | X-Ray spectra | no |
