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Sample n° 1663

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CHAMOSITE (Fe2+,Mg,Al,Fe3+)6(Si,Al)4O10(OH,O)8 phyllosilicates chlorite major
TREMOLITE [ ]Ca2Mg5,0-4,5Fe2+0,0-0,5Si8O22(OH)2 inosilicates amphiboles minor
Description
Description: needle-shaped crystals, graphic texture, var. delessite
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Orientale
  • Locality: Djugu, Kilo, around Yedi (Do Kilo)
Specification
  • Donors: Lepersonne
    Donation year:
  • 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: yes
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes