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Sample n° 13285
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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APHTHITALITE | K3Na(SO4)2 | sulfates | - | major |
HALITE | NaCl | halides | - | major |
THENARDITE | Na2(SO4) | sulfates | - | major |
Description
Description:
white and yellow sublimates on purple vesicular lava
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Kivu
- Locality: Rutshuru, Rugarama eruption
Specification
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Donors: BurreyDonation year: 1971
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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: yes