Mineralogy Database

Search |  About the mineralogy database |  Contact

Sample n° 8607

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
MICROLITE (Ca,Na)2Ta2O6(OH) oxides and hydroxides - major
TANTALITE (Fe2+,Mn2+)Ta2O6 oxides and hydroxides - major
Description
Description: pink microlite with enclosed black metallic tantalite
Origin
  • Country: Uganda
  • Region: Western Region
  • Locality: Kanungu
Specification
  • Donors: Mélon (ULG)
    Donation year: 1972
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 7
    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
Previous page