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Sample n° 15513
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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DIOPSIDE | CaMgSi2O6 | inosilicates | pyroxenes | major |
GARNET | (Ca,Fe,Mg,Mn)3(Al,Fe,Mn,Cr,Ti,V)2(SiO4)3 | nesosilicates | garnet | major |
Description
Description:
block with well-developed diopside and garnet crystals
Origin
- Country: Afghanistan
- Region: Badakshan
- Locality: Kokcha river
Specification
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Donors: AkramDonation year: 1997
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity:Size:
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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