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Sample n° 9934

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
BURANGAITE NaFe2+Al5(PO4)4(OH)6•2H2O phosphates - major
MONTEBRASITE LiAl(PO4)(OH) phosphates - major
WYLLIEITE (Na,Ca,Mn2+,[ ])2Mn2+2Al(PO4)3 phosphates - major
ELBAITE Na(Al1,5Li1,5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) cyclosilicates tourmaline minor
Description
Description: pale blue block (5 cm)
Origin
  • Country: Rwanda
  • Region: Gisenyi
  • Locality: Buranga
Specification
  • Donors: Bertossa
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 2
    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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