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Sample n° 2409
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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CASSITERITE | SnO2 | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
QUARTZ | SiO2 | tektosilicates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
black massive blocks with quartz as gangue material
Information:
Dewaele, S., Goethals, H. & Thys, T., 2013. Mineralogical characterization of cassiterite concentrates from quartz vein and pegmatite mineralization of the Karagwe-Ankole and Kibara Belts, Central Africa. Geologica Belgica 16, 66-75. [as RG 209]
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Maniema
- Locality: Pangi, Atondo
Specification
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Donors: VarlamoffDonation year:
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 2Size: 2
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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