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Sample n° 13539

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CHURCHITE-(Y) Y(PO4)•2H2O phosphates - major
AMBLYGONITE LiAl(PO4)F phosphates - minor
Description
Description: ochre crust on white debris
Origin
  • Country: Rwanda
  • Region: Gitarama
  • Locality: Mwaka
Specification
  • Donors: van Wambeke
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    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