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Sample n° 16330

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
GROSSULAR Ca3Al2(SiO4)3 nesosilicates garnet major
Description
Description: var. tsavorite, in quartz
Origin
  • Country: Tanzania
  • Region: Arusha Region
  • Locality: Merelani gemstone mines
Specification
  • Donors: Errera
    Donation year: 2010
  • Sampling year: 1994
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size:
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 3
    Quality code 1>2>3: 2
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no