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Sample n° 1938
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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PHILLIPSITE | Ca3(Si10Al6)O3212H2O | tektosilicates | zeolites | major |
PYRITE | FeS2 | sulfides and sulfosalts | - | minor |
Description
Description:
white spheres (1 cm) in black olivine-bearing basalt
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Kivu
- Locality: Mwenga, Kahusimira
Specification
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Donors: SGR LéopoldvilleDonation year:
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 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: yes