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Sample n° 10178
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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NEPHELINE | NaAlSiO4 | tektosilicates | feldspathoids | major |
ALBITE | Na(AlSi3O8) | tektosilicates | feldspar | minor |
BIOTITE | K(Fe2+,Mg)3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 | phyllosilicates | mica | minor |
Description
Description:
largely crystalline block (12 cm)
Origin
- Country: Canada
- Region: Ontario
- Locality: Blue Mountain
Specification
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Donors: University of OttawaDonation year: 1964
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 3Quality 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