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Sample n° 14264

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
STRINGHAMITE CaCu(SiO4)•H2O unclassified silicates - major
DIOPSIDE CaMgSi2O6 inosilicates pyroxenes minor
GROSSULAR Ca3Al2(SiO4)3 nesosilicates garnet minor
WOLLASTONITE CaSiO3 inosilicates - minor
Description
Description: dark blue coatings on rock, with grossular (var. hibschite)
Origin
  • Country: USA
  • Region: Arizona
  • Locality: Hayden, Chrismas Mine
Specification
  • Donors: Cureton
    Donation year: 1985
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 2
    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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