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Sample n° 12608

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
RUTILE TiO2 oxides and hydroxides - major
QUARTZ SiO2 tektosilicates - minor
Description
Description: black needles in clear quartz
Origin
  • Country: Tanzania
  • Region: Morogoro Region
  • Locality: Chenzema, S of Uruguru Mountains
Specification
  • Donors: Leleup
    Donation year: 1971
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 2
  • 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