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Sample n° 13675

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
ALDERMANITE Mg5Al12(PO4)8(OH)22•32H2O phosphates - major
FLUELLITE Al2(PO4)F2(OH)•7H2O phosphates - major
CALCITE Ca(CO3) carbonates - minor
Description
Description: white aldermanite scales, pyramidal fluellite crystals, white fibrous calcite layers, on block (6 cm)
Origin
  • Country: Australia
  • Region: South Australia
  • Locality: Angaston, Moculta Quarry
Specification
  • Donors: Segnit
    Donation year: 1979
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 3
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes