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Sample n° 20504

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
GOETHITE FeO(OH) oxides and hydroxides - major
MARCASITE FeS2 sulfides and sulfosalts - major
Description
Description: pseudomorphs of goethite after marcasite, various forms
Origin
  • Country: Egypt
  • Region: New Valley Governorate
  • Locality: Farafra oasis
Specification
  • Donors:
    Donation year: 2025
  • Sampling year: 2010
    Registration date:
  • Quantity:
    Size:
  • 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