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Sample n° 11087

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
MALACHITE Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 carbonates - major
BARYTE Ba(SO4) sulfates - minor
Description
Description: fine-grained malachite, needle- and plate-shaped baryte
Origin
  • Country: Ireland
  • Region: Galway
  • Locality: Tynagh Mine
Specification
  • Donors: Verheggen
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date: 1985
  • Quantity:
    Size:
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 3
    Quality code 1>2>3: 2
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no