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Sample n° 17284
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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PETALITE | LiAlSi4O10 | phyllosilicates | - | major |
EUCRYPTITE | LiAlSiO4 | nesosilicates | - | minor |
MONTEBRASITE | LiAl(PO4)(OH) | phosphates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
coarse fibrous vein of pink petalite, on substrate
Origin
- Country: Namibia
- Region: Erongo Region
- Locality: Rubicon Mine
Specification
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Donors: TackDonation year:
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Sampling year: 1993Registration date:
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Quantity: 2Size:
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 1Quality 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