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Sample n° 15780

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
QUARTZ SiO2 tektosilicates - major
Description
Description: transparent hexagonal quartz crystal (1 x 3 cm)
Information: Jubishi, S., 2006. Archaeology on rock crystal : origin, settlements and trade in Japanese Jomon period. World Archaeological Congress 2006, Osaka, Japan, Presentation n° S7-09.
Origin
  • Country: Japan
  • Region:
  • Locality: Yamanashi, Otome Mine
Specification
  • Donors:
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date: 20/02/2006
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 1
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 1
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no