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Sample n° 5946.1
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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AEGIRINE | NaFe3+Si2O6 | inosilicates | pyroxenes | major |
FELDSPAR | - | tektosilicates | feldspar | minor |
Description
Description:
crust of dark green and pink crystals on carbonatite
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Kivu
- Locality: Rutshuru, Kikuku-Tongo, Ruindi alluvium, Bishusha bridge
Specification
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Donors: Denaeyer (ULB)Donation year:
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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