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Sample n° 8870

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
KAOLINITE Al2Si2O5(OH)4 phyllosilicates kaolinite major
Description
Description: white powdery blocks (15 cm), as alteration product of tremolite
Origin
  • Country: Rwanda
  • Region: Gisenyi
  • Locality: Kirengo
Specification
  • Donors: Bertossa Comblain
    Donation year: 1970
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 4
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 3
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no
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