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Sample n° 5897
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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HEMATITE | Fe2O3 | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
QUARTZ | SiO2 | tektosilicates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
specular hematite
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Kolwezi, Kamina road
Specification
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Donors: Mortelmans (ULB)Donation year: 1956
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 2
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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