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Sample n° 14110
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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SEPIOLITE | Mg4Si6O15(OH)26H2O | phyllosilicates | - | major |
Description
Description:
white meerschaum
Origin
- Country: Tanzania
- Region:
- Locality: Amboseli
Specification
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Donors: Ministry of MineralsDonation year: 1984
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 3Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no