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Sample n° 10986
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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CHALCOPYRITE | CuFeS2 | sulfides and sulfosalts | - | major |
MAGNETITE | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 | oxides and hydroxides | spinel | minor |
Description
Description:
disseminated in carbonatite
Origin
- Country: South Africa
- Region: Limpopo
- Locality: Letaba District, Phalaborwa
Specification
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Donors: Geological Survey of South AfricaDonation year: 1966
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 2Size: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 3Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: yesChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no