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Sample n° 1877

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
QUARTZ SiO2 tektosilicates - major
MICA K(Al,Fe,Mg)2(Si3Al)O10(OH)2 phyllosilicates mica minor
RUTILE TiO2 oxides and hydroxides - minor
ZIRCON ZrSiO4 nesosilicates - minor
Description
Description: breccia of blue quartz with other minerals
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Kivu
  • Locality: Lubero, Musienene-Butembo road
Specification
  • Donors: SGR Léopoldville
    Donation year:
  • 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