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Sample n° 8586

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CANCRINITE (Na,Ca,[ ])8(Al6Si6)O24(CO3,SO4)2•2H2O tektosilicates - major
DIOPSIDE CaMgSi2O6 inosilicates pyroxenes minor
Description
Description: black diopside needles and pink cancrinite plates in pegmatite
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Kivu
  • Locality: Rutshuru, Kirumba
Specification
  • Donors: Mélon (ULG)
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  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 3
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes
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