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Sample n° 12891
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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TOPAZ | Al2SiO4F2 | nesosilicates | - | major |
QUARTZ | SiO2 | tektosilicates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
white and yellow crystals (1-3 cm)
Origin
- Country: Nigeria
- Region: Jos Plateau
- Locality: gold and base metals mine
Specification
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Donors: CuypersDonation year: 1972
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 7Size: 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