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Sample n° 8806

Minerals found in the sample

Mineral	Formula	Category	Subcategory	Importance
HALLOYSITE	Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄2H₂O	phyllosilicates	kaolinite	major

Description

Description: white clayey block (5 cm)

Origin

Country: Rwanda
Region: Gisenyi
Locality: Rugendabare

Specification

Donors: Bertossa

Donation year: 1960
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: no