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Sample n° 6969

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
GYPSUM Ca(SO4)•2H2O sulfates - major
NATROJAROSITE NaFe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6 sulfates - minor
Description
Description: yellow powdery crusts and white microcrystalline material on pink feldspar (10 cm)
Origin
  • Country: Chile
  • Region: Sierra Gorda
  • Locality:
Specification
  • Donors: Polinard
    Donation year: 1954
  • 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: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes