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Sample n° 8649
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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BIOTITE | K(Fe2+,Mg)3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 | phyllosilicates | mica | major |
FELDSPAR | - | tektosilicates | feldspar | major |
QUARTZ | SiO2 | tektosilicates | - | major |
Description
Description:
gneiss with prominent banding
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Orientale
- Locality: Cha river
Specification
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Donors: CruyssaertDonation year: 1960
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size:
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 1Quality code 1>2>3: 3
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no