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Sample n° 20030

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CALCITE Ca(CO3) carbonates - major
NATROLITE Na2(Si3Al2)O10•2H2O tektosilicates zeolites major
Description
Description: dark brown calcite on acicular natrolite, associated with fossil wood
Origin
  • Country: Uganda
  • Region: Eastern Region
  • Locality: Mount Elgon, Sipi caves
Specification
  • Donors: Biemold Blanco
    Donation year: 2023
  • Sampling year: 2012
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 2
    Size:
  • 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: no
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