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Sample n° 8879
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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MONTEBRASITE | LiAl(PO4)(OH) | phosphates | - | major |
MUSCOVITE | KAl2(Si3Al)O10(OH)2 | phyllosilicates | mica | major |
WAVELLITE | Al3(PO4)2(OH)35H2O | phosphates | - | major |
MONTMORILLONITE | (Na,Ca)0,3(Al,Mg)2Si4O10(OH)2nH2O | phyllosilicates | smectite | minor |
Description
Description:
white block (7 cm)
Origin
- Country: Rwanda
- Region: Gisenyi
- Locality: Nyawarongo, Gitare tributary
Specification
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Donors: UnknownDonation year:
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 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: yes