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Sample n° 12001

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
DIOPSIDE CaMgSi2O6 inosilicates pyroxenes major
GROSSULAR Ca3Al2(SiO4)3 nesosilicates garnet major
NEPHELINE NaAlSiO4 tektosilicates feldspathoids major
DAVYNE [(Na,K)6(SO4)0,5Cl][Ca2Cl2][(Si6Al6O24)] tektosilicates - minor
TITANITE CaTiSiO5 nesosilicates - minor
Description
Description: rock, with grossular (var. hibschite)
Origin
  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Campania
  • Locality: Vesuvius, Monte Somma
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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