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Sample n° 2478
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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MICROCLINE | K(AlSi3O8) | tektosilicates | feldspar | major |
QUARTZ | SiO2 | tektosilicates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
pink block with prominent cleavage (8 cm)
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Kasai
- Locality: Tshikapa, Misanga creek, Kamiya source
Specification
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Donors: LepersonneDonation year:
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 3Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no