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Sample n° 8568

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
HALLOYSITE Al2Si2O5(OH)42H2O phyllosilicates kaolinite major
Description
Description: pink clayey blocks (4 cm)
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Kivu
  • Locality: Shabunda, Kamakobola
Specification
  • Donors: Mélon (ULG)
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 2
    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: no