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Sample n° 17017
          Minerals found in the sample
          
            
	       
                
           
 
        
        
      
         | Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORUNDUM | Al2O3 | oxides and hydroxides | - | major | 
| ZIRCON | ZrSiO4 | nesosilicates | - | major | 
           Description
            
     
               Description:
               reddish zircon, purple corundum (var. sapphire)
            
                        
      Origin
    
   
  
    - Country: Rwanda
- Region: Cyangugu
- Locality: Ntendezi, Cyongoroka river
        Specification
    
    
      
    
 
    
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          Donors:Donation year:
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          Sampling year:Registration date:
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          Quantity: 2Size:
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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