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Sample n° 902

Minerals found in the sample

Mineral	Formula	Category	Subcategory	Importance
ANTHOPHYLLITE	[ ]Mg₂Mg₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂	inosilicates	amphiboles	major

Description

Description: altered pink fibrous blocks

Origin

Country: Congo (RDC)
Region: Orientale
Locality: Mahagi, Niarembe

Specification

Donors: Scops

Donation year: 1933
Sampling year:

Registration date:
Quantity: 4

Size: 2

Dimension code 1>2>3: 3

Quality code 1>2>3: 1
Holotype: no

Paratype: no

Radioactive: no
Thin section: yes

Chemical analysis: no

X-Ray spectra: no