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Sample n° 12802

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
AEGIRINE NaFe3+Si2O6 inosilicates pyroxenes major
EUDIALYTE Na15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2 cyclosilicates - major
Description
Description: tabular crystals (1 cm) in lujaurite with syenitic texture
Origin
  • Country: South Africa
  • Region: North West Province
  • Locality: Pilanesberg Alkali Complex
Specification
  • Donors: Verwoerd
    Donation year: 1972
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • 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