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Sample n° 13890
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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DIOPSIDE | CaMgSi2O6 | inosilicates | pyroxenes | major |
CALCITE | Ca(CO3) | carbonates | - | minor |
FLUORITE | CaF2 | halides | - | minor |
Description
Description:
green prismatic diopside crystal (2 cm)
Origin
- Country: Madagascar
- Region: Toliara Province
- Locality: Isoanala
Specification
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Donors: RakotomamonjyDonation year: 1981
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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