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Sample n° 18976

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
NEPHELINE NaAlSiO4 tektosilicates feldspathoids major
SODALITE Na4(Si3Al3)O12Cl tektosilicates feldspathoids major
Description
Description: sodalite-rich nepheline syenite
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Kivu
  • Locality: Rutshuru, Kirumba
Specification
  • Donors: SGR Léopoldville
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    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