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Sample n° 12724.1
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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ILMENITE | Fe2+Ti4+O3 | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
TURQUOISE | CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)84H2O | phosphates | - | major |
Description
Description:
bright black lamellae (ilmenite), green powder (turquoise, var. rashleighite)
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Kivu
- Locality: Lubero, Etaetu
Specification
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Donors: SafiannikoffDonation year: 1972
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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