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Sample n° 13713

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
LATRAPPITE (Ca,Na)(Nb,Ti)O3 oxides and hydroxides - major
DIOPSIDE CaMgSi2O6 inosilicates pyroxenes minor
Description
Description: black cubic latrappite crystals (mm), in rock with dioptase (6 cm)
Origin
  • Country: Canada
  • Region: Quebec
  • Locality: Oka
Specification
  • Donors: Geological Survey of Canada Steacy
    Donation year: 1980
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 2
    Size: 2
  • 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