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Sample n° 11219

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
COALINGITE Mg10Fe3+2(CO3)(OH)24•2H2O carbonates - major
CHRYSOTILE Mg3Si2O5(OH)4 phyllosilicates serpentine minor
Description
Description: fragile layered block with bronze-coloured coalingite layers and pale green chrysotile
Origin
  • Country: USA
  • Region: California
  • Locality: San Benito County, Asbestos Mine
Specification
  • Donors: Eadie
    Donation year: 1966
  • 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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