Mineralogy Database
Search |
About the mineralogy database |
Contact
Sample n° 12480
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
---|---|---|---|---|
ANDRADITE | Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3 | nesosilicates | garnet | major |
Description
Description:
reniform ball (5 cm) with green crystals along surface, and isolated crystals, var. demantoid
Origin
- Country: Italy
- Region: Lombardia
- Locality: Val Malenco
Specification
-
Donors: Expo LiègeDonation year: 1970
-
Sampling year:Registration date:
-
Quantity: 1Size: 2
-
Dimension code 1>2>3: 1Quality code 1>2>3: 1
-
Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
-
Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no