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Sample n° 9934
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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BURANGAITE | NaFe2+Al5(PO4)4(OH)62H2O | phosphates | - | major |
MONTEBRASITE | LiAl(PO4)(OH) | phosphates | - | major |
WYLLIEITE | (Na,Ca,Mn2+,[ ])2Mn2+2Al(PO4)3 | phosphates | - | major |
ELBAITE | Na(Al1,5Li1,5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) | cyclosilicates | tourmaline | minor |
Description
Description:
pale blue block (5 cm)
Origin
- Country: Rwanda
- Region: Gisenyi
- Locality: Buranga
Specification
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Donors: BertossaDonation 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: yes