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Sample n° 20030
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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CALCITE | Ca(CO3) | carbonates | - | major |
NATROLITE | Na2(Si3Al2)O102H2O | tektosilicates | zeolites | major |
Description
Description:
dark brown calcite on acicular natrolite, associated with fossil wood
Origin
- Country: Uganda
- Region: Eastern Region
- Locality: Mount Elgon, Sipi caves
Specification
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Donors: Biemold BlancoDonation year: 2023
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Sampling year: 2012Registration date:
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Quantity: 2Size:
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 2Quality 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