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Sample n° 15671

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CHRYSOTILE Mg3Si2O5(OH)4 phyllosilicates serpentine major
Description
Description: braided fibre aspect, banded rock with parallel fibrous veins
Origin
  • Country: Zimbabwe
  • Region: Masvingo Province
  • Locality: Mashaba, Boss Mine
Specification
  • Donors: Gosseye
    Donation year: 1966
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 2
    Size:
  • Dimension code 1>2>3:
    Quality code 1>2>3:
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no