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Sample n° 8815
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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MUSCOVITE | KAl2(Si3Al)O10(OH)2 | phyllosilicates | mica | major |
QUARTZ | SiO2 | tektosilicates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
micaschist
Information:
Ledent, D., Lay, C. & Delhal, J., 1962. Premières données sur l'âge absolu des formations anciennes du 'socle' du Kasai (Congo méridional). Bulletin de la Société Belge de Géologie 71, 223-237.
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Kasai
- Locality: Ikeleji river, Kapelekese tributary
Specification
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Donors: RaucqDonation year:
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Sampling year: 1958Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size:
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 3Quality 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