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Sample n° 6874
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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SPESSARTINE | Mn2+3Al2(SiO4)3 | nesosilicates | garnet | major |
DIOPSIDE | CaMgSi2O6 | inosilicates | pyroxenes | minor |
Description
Description:
granular brown (spessartine) and green (diopside) material
Origin
- Country: Italy
- Region: Campania
- Locality: Vesuvius, Monte Somma
Specification
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Donors: PolinardDonation year: 1954
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 2Size: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 3Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no