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Sample n° 2479
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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MICROCLINE | K(AlSi3O8) | tektosilicates | feldspar | major |
Description
Description:
green block with cleavage (9 cm), var. amazonite
Information:
geochronology - Ledent, D., Lay, C. & Delhal, J., 1962. Premières données sur l'âge absolu des formations anciennes du 'socle' du Kasai (Congo méridional). Bulletin de la Société Belge de Géologie 71, 223-237.
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Kasai
- Locality: Tshikapa river, Misanga creek
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: yesChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no