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Sample n° 15670
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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CHRYSOTILE | Mg3Si2O5(OH)4 | phyllosilicates | serpentine | major |
Description
Description:
braided fibre aspect, fibrous bands
Origin
- Country: Zimbabwe
- Region: Masvingo Province
- Locality: Mashaba, Boss Mine
Specification
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Donors: GosseyeDonation year: 1966
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size:
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 2Quality code 1>2>3:
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no