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Sample n° 8588

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
ANTHOINITE AlWO3(OH)3 molybdates and tungstates - major
HYDROKENOELSMOREITE [ ]2W2O6(H2O) molybdates and tungstates - minor
Description
Description: white clayey anthoinite debris (3 cm), yellow hydrokenoesmoreite (var. ferritungstite) coatings
Origin
  • Country: Rwanda
  • Region: Ruhengeri
  • Locality: Bugarama
Specification
  • Donors: Mélon (ULG)
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  • Quantity: 2
    Size: 3
  • 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