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Sample n° 1938

Minerals found in the sample

Mineral	Formula	Category	Subcategory	Importance
PHILLIPSITE	Ca₃(Si₁₀Al₆)O₃₂•12H₂O	tektosilicates	zeolites	major
PYRITE	FeS₂	sulfides and sulfosalts	-	minor

Description

Description: white spheres (1 cm) in black olivine-bearing basalt

Origin

Country: Congo (RDC)
Region: Kivu
Locality: Mwenga, Kahusimira

Specification

Donors: SGR Léopoldville

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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: no

Chemical analysis: no

X-Ray spectra: yes