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Sample n° 16551

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CHLORITE (Mg,Fe2+)5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 phyllosilicates chlorite major
EPIDOTE Ca2(Al2Fe3+)[Si2O7][SiO4]O(OH) sorosilicates epidote major
TOURMALINE - cyclosilicates tourmaline major
Description
Description: rounded block with complex patterns
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Kivu
  • Locality: Mwenga, Bizinzo
Specification
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  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 1
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no