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Sample n° 17284

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
PETALITE LiAlSi4O10 phyllosilicates - major
EUCRYPTITE LiAlSiO4 nesosilicates - minor
MONTEBRASITE LiAl(PO4)(OH) phosphates - minor
Description
Description: coarse fibrous vein of pink petalite, on substrate
Origin
  • Country: Namibia
  • Region: Erongo Region
  • Locality: Rubicon Mine
Specification
  • Donors: Tack
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year: 1993
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 2
    Size:
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 1
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no