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Sample n° 15688

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CHRYSOTILE Mg3Si2O5(OH)4 phyllosilicates serpentine major
MAGNESITE Mg(CO3) carbonates - major
Description
Description: chrysotile fibres with magnesite lining, high vein density (parallel to low dip)
Origin
  • Country: Zimbabwe
  • Region: Matabeleland South
  • Locality: Filabusi, Pangani
Specification
  • Donors: Gosseye
    Donation year: 1966
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 2
    Size:
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 2
    Quality code 1>2>3:
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no