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Sample n° 11219
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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COALINGITE | Mg10Fe3+2(CO3)(OH)242H2O | carbonates | - | major |
CHRYSOTILE | Mg3Si2O5(OH)4 | phyllosilicates | serpentine | minor |
Description
Description:
fragile layered block with bronze-coloured coalingite layers and pale green chrysotile
Origin
- Country: USA
- Region: California
- Locality: San Benito County, Asbestos Mine
Specification
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Donors: EadieDonation year: 1966
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 2Quality 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