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Sample n° 11471

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
MEIONITE Ca4Al6Si6O24(CO3) tektosilicates - major
MICA K(Al,Fe,Mg)2(Si3Al)O10(OH)2 phyllosilicates mica major
Description
Description: block with abundant round whitish aggregates
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Kivu
  • Locality: Mwenga, Nzokwe, Kamituga
Specification
  • Donors: Lhoest
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  • 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: no