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Sample n° 10164
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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DIOPSIDE | CaMgSi2O6 | inosilicates | pyroxenes | major |
Description
Description:
prismatic with pyramidal terminations (12 cm), var. baikalite
Information:
specimen from type locality
Origin
- Country: Russia
- Region: Siberia
- Locality: Lake Baikal
Specification
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Donors: PolinardDonation year: 1954
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 2Quality 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