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Sample n° 10836
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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MICROCLINE | K(AlSi3O8) | tektosilicates | feldspar | major |
Description
Description:
pale green block (10 cm), var. amazonite
Origin
- Country: South Africa
- Region: Northern Cape
- Locality: Namaqualand, Kakamas
Specification
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Donors: SteenstraDonation year: 1966
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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