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Sample n° 12631
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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LEPIDOLITE | KLi2AlSi4O10F2 | phyllosilicates | mica | major |
TOURMALINE | - | cyclosilicates | tourmaline | minor |
Description
Description:
pink prismatic crystals (4 cm) in lepidolite fragments
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Kivu
- Locality: Kalehe, Numbi, Fungamuaka
Specification
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Donors: SafiannikoffDonation year: 1971
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 2Size: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 2Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no