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Sample n° 12128

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
GAYLUSSITE Na2Ca(CO3)2•5H2O carbonates - major
Description
Description: white triangular crystals (4 cm) and multi-coloured grains
Origin
  • Country: Kenya
  • Region: Rift Valley Province
  • Locality: Lake Amboseli
Specification
  • Donors: Ehrmann
    Donation year: 1969
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: X
    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: no