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Sample n° 15992
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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CASSITERITE | SnO2 | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
SPODUMENE | LiAlSi2O6 | inosilicates | pyroxenes | major |
Description
Description:
crystals in pegmatite
Information:
Dewaele, S., Hulsbosch, N., Cryns, Y., Boyce, A., Burgess, R. & Muchez, P., 2016. Geological setting and timing of the world-class Sn, Nb-Ta and Li mineralization of Manono-Kitotolo (Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo). Ore Geology Reviews 72, 373-390.
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Manono, Carrière M'pete
Specification
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Donors: WassilewskiDonation year:
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 2Size:
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 1Quality code 1>2>3: 2
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no