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Sample n° 15765
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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TURQUOISE | CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)84H2O | phosphates | - | major |
MORINITE | NaCa2Al2(PO4)2(OH)F42H2O | phosphates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
light blue turquoise, with possible morinite
Origin
- Country: France
- Region: Creuse
- Locality: Mine de Houtebres
Specification
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Donors: LecouturierDonation year: 1956
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Sampling year:Registration date: 2000
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Quantity: 1Size:
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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