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Sample n° 8897

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
APATITE Ca5(PO4)3(OH,F,Cl) phosphates - major
BERLINITE Al(PO4) phosphates - major
MONTEBRASITE LiAl(PO4)(OH) phosphates - major
MUSCOVITE KAl2(Si3Al)O10(OH)2 phyllosilicates mica minor
SCORZALITE Fe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 phosphates - minor
Description
Description: blue-pink-grey zoned blocks (15 cm)
Origin
  • Country: Rwanda
  • Region: Gisenyi
  • Locality: Buranga
Specification
  • Donors: Bureau Géologique du Rwanda
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 6
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 1
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes
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