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Sample n° 14133

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CANCRINITE (Na,Ca,[ ])8(Al6Si6)O24(CO3,SO4)2•2H2O tektosilicates - major
SODALITE Na4(Si3Al3)O12Cl tektosilicates feldspathoids minor
Description
Description: yellow cancrinite and blue sodalite in grey syenite
Origin
  • Country: Burundi
  • Region: Kayanza
  • Locality: Haute Ruvubu
Specification
  • Donors: Tack
    Donation year: 1984
  • 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
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