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Sample n° 9891
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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ELBAITE | Na(Al1,5Li1,5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) | cyclosilicates | tourmaline | major |
MUSCOVITE | KAl2(Si3Al)O10(OH)2 | phyllosilicates | mica | minor |
Description
Description:
green prismatic crystals in muscovite-bearing pegmatite
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Kivu
- Locality: Shabunda, Belanzovi (Kasilu)
Specification
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Donors: SafiannikoffDonation year:
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 2Size: 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