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Sample n° 13707

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
WARDITE NaAl3(PO4)2(OH)4•2H2O phosphates - major
GOETHITE FeO(OH) oxides and hydroxides - minor
Description
Description: white pyramidal crystals (cm)
Information: Errera, M., 1999. Détermination spectroradiométrique de la turquoise et de ses principaux substituts. Rapport Annuel du Département de Géologie et Minéralogie du Musée Royal de l'Afrique Centrale, Années 1997-1998, 245-271.
Origin
  • Country: Canada
  • Region: Yukon
  • Locality: Rapid Creek area
Specification
  • Donors: Geological Survey of Canada Steacy
    Donation year: 1980
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 2
    Size: 3
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 2
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes
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