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Sample n° 11055

Minerals found in the sample

Mineral	Formula	Category	Subcategory	Importance
FERROGEDRITE	[ ]Fe²⁺(Fe²⁺₃Al₂)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂(OH)₂	inosilicates	amphiboles	major

Description

Description: fibrous block with black and white veins, var. amosite

Origin

Country: South Africa
Region: Limpopo
Locality: Penge Asbestos Mine

Specification

Donors: Geological Survey of South Africa

Donation year: 1966
Sampling year:

Registration date:
Quantity: 1

Size: 2

Dimension code 1>2>3: 2

Quality code 1>2>3: 1
Holotype: no

Paratype: no

Radioactive: no
Thin section: no

Chemical analysis: no

X-Ray spectra: no