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Sample n° 4638

Minerals found in the sample

Mineral	Formula	Category	Subcategory	Importance
KYANITE	Al₂OSiO₄	nesosilicates	-	major

Description

Description: large blue crystals (4 cm)

Origin

Country: Congo (RDC)
Region: Katanga
Locality: Koponbo river

Specification

Donors: Polinard

Donation year: 1954
Sampling year:

Registration date:
Quantity: 1

Size: 2

Dimension code 1>2>3: 2

Quality code 1>2>3: 1
Holotype: no

Paratype: no

Radioactive: no
Thin section: no

Chemical analysis: no

X-Ray spectra: yes