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Sample n° 11331
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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SAMARSKITE-(Y) | (Y,Ce,U,Fe,Nb)(Nb,Ta,Ti)O4 | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
Description
Description:
black crystals in matrix
Origin
- Country: Madagascar
- Region: Mahajanga Province
- Locality: Betanimena
Specification
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Donors: Geological Survey of MadagascarDonation year: 1967
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size:
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 3Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: yes
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no