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Sample n° 11146
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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PAPAGOITE | CaCuAlSi2O6(OH)3 | cyclosilicates | - | major |
Description
Description:
bright blue crystalline crust on plate (4 cm)
Origin
- Country: USA
- Region: Arizona
- Locality: Ajo
Specification
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Donors: Geological Survey, LondonDonation 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