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Sample n° 13584
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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CALCITE | Ca(CO3) | carbonates | - | major |
CONICHALCITE | CaCu(AsO4)(OH) | arsenates | - | major |
Description
Description:
group of colourless rhombohedral calcite crystals (1-3 cm), partly covered by a pale green conichalcite coating
Origin
- Country: Namibia
- Region: Oshikoto Region
- Locality: Tsumeb
Specification
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Donors: AlazrakiDonation year: 1978
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 1Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: yes