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Sample n° 11349

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
GALENA PbS sulfides and sulfosalts - major
FLUORITE CaF2 halides - minor
GOETHITE FeO(OH) oxides and hydroxides - minor
Description
Description: massive blocs (10 cm)
Origin
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Region: Durham
  • Locality: West Rigg open cut mine, near Stotfield
Specification
  • Donors: Les Amis du Musée
    Donation year: 1967
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 2
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 3
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no