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Sample n° 2177
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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BIOTITE | K(Fe2+,Mg)3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 | phyllosilicates | mica | major |
QUARTZ | SiO2 | tektosilicates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
quartz mass with biotite vein (saw-tooth pattern)
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Maniema
- Locality: Pangi, Race Lutshuruku, 300 m from Ringombe
Specification
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Donors: de DyckerDonation year: 1936
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 1
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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