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Sample n° 16330
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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GROSSULAR | Ca3Al2(SiO4)3 | nesosilicates | garnet | major |
Description
Description:
var. tsavorite, in quartz
Origin
- Country: Tanzania
- Region: Arusha Region
- Locality: Merelani gemstone mines
Specification
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Donors: ErreraDonation year: 2010
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Sampling year: 1994Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size:
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 3Quality code 1>2>3: 2
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no