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Sample n° 13726

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
MEIONITE Ca4Al6Si6O24(CO3) tektosilicates - major
CALCITE Ca(CO3) carbonates - minor
Description
Description: grey translucent material (6 cm)
Origin
  • Country: Madagascar
  • Region: Fianarantsoa Province
  • Locality: Tsitondroina
Specification
  • Donors: Stagiaires (Madagascar)
    Donation year: 1980
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    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