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Sample n° 11054.2

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
FERROGEDRITE [ ]Fe2+(Fe2+3Al2)(Si6Al2)O22(OH)2 inosilicates amphiboles major
Description
Description: block of grey fibres (25 cm), var. amosite
Origin
  • Country: South Africa
  • Region: Limpopo
  • Locality: Penge Asbestos Mine
Specification
  • Donors: Ehrmann
    Donation year: 1960
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 2
  • 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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