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Sample n° 14472

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
DIOPTASE CuSiO3•H2O cyclosilicates - major
Description
Description: coating with scattered well-developed crystals
Origin
  • Country: Namibia
  • Region: Oshikoto Region
  • Locality: Tsumeb
Specification
  • Donors: University of Port Elisabeth
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity:
    Size: 8 cm
  • Dimension code 1>2>3:
    Quality code 1>2>3:
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no