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Sample n° 10173

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CHALCOSIDERITE CuFe3+6(PO4)4(OH)8•4H2O phosphates - major
Description
Description: scoriaceous iron-rich block (4 cm) with green small crystals
Origin
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Region: Cornwall
  • Locality: West Phoenix Mine
Specification
  • Donors: Polinard
    Donation year: 1954
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    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: yes
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