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Sample n° 12200

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
HYDROPROCHLORE (H2O,[ ])2Nb2(O,OH)6(H2O) oxides and hydroxides - major
Description
Description: white octahedral crystals (7 mm), originally designated kalipyrochlore
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Kivu
  • Locality: Rutshuru, Lueshe
Specification
  • Donors: de Wijngaert
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: X
    Size: 3
  • 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