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Sample n° 9127
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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CASSITERITE | SnO2 | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
Description
Description:
bright black twinned crystals (1-3 cm), with polished section
Information:
Dewaele, S., Goethals, H. & Thys, T., 2013. Mineralogical characterization of cassiterite concentrates from quartz vein and pegmatite mineralization of the Karagwe-Ankole and Kibara Belts, Central Africa. Geologica Belgica 16, 66-75.
Origin
- Country: Rwanda
- Region: Gisenyi
- Locality: Lutsiro
Specification
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Donors: ComblainDonation year: 1962
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: XSize: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 2Quality 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