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Sample n° 10189

Minerals found in the sample

Mineral	Formula	Category	Subcategory	Importance
RECTORITE	(Na,Ca)Al₄(Si,Al)₈O₂₀(OH)₄•2H₂O	phyllosilicates	-	major

Description

Description: beige material with chewing gum appearance

Information: specimen from type locality

Origin

Country: France
Region: Isère
Locality: Allevard

Specification

Donors: BRGM Paris

Donation year: 1964
Sampling year:

Registration date:
Quantity: X

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: yes