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Sample n° 14473

Minerals found in the sample

Mineral	Formula	Category	Subcategory	Importance
ORTHOCLASE	K(AlSi₃O₈)	tektosilicates	feldspar	major

Description

Description: fragment of well-developed crystal

Origin

Country: South Africa
Region: Northern Cape
Locality: Namaqualand, Jakhalswater

Specification

Donors: University of Port Elisabeth

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Quantity:

Size: 4 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