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Sample n° 13709

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
SCORZALITE Fe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 phosphates - major
SIDERITE Fe(CO3) carbonates - major
FLUORAPATITE Ca5(PO4)3F phosphates - minor
Description
Description: bright black siderite crystals (5 mm) and various spots, on block (6 cm)
Origin
  • Country: Canada
  • Region: Yukon
  • Locality: Rapid Creek area
Specification
  • Donors: Geological Survey of Canada Steacy
    Donation year: 1980
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 2
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes