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Sample n° 13955

Minerals found in the sample

Mineral	Formula	Category	Subcategory	Importance
MARGARITASITE	Cs₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂•H₂O	vanadates	-	major

Description

Description: sample with margaritasite as canary-yellow powder

Information: specimen from type locality

Origin

Country: Mexico
Region: Chihuahua
Locality: Sierra Pena Blanca, Margaritas Open Pit Mine

Specification

Donors: Eadie

Donation year: 1982
Sampling year:

Registration date:
Quantity: 4

Size: 6 x 3 cm

Dimension code 1>2>3: 2

Quality code 1>2>3: 1
Holotype: no

Paratype: no

Radioactive: yes
Thin section: no

Chemical analysis: no

X-Ray spectra: yes