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Sample n° 11199

Minerals found in the sample

Mineral	Formula	Category	Subcategory	Importance
CUPRORIVAITE	CaCuSi₄O₁₀	phyllosilicates	-	major

Description

Description: royal blue crystals

Origin

Country: South Africa
Region: Limpopo
Locality: Messina

Specification

Donors: Claringbull

Donation year: 1965
Sampling year:

Registration date:
Quantity: 1 tube

Size: 3

Dimension code 1>2>3: 3

Quality code 1>2>3: 1
Holotype: no

Paratype: no

Radioactive: no
Thin section: no

Chemical analysis: no

X-Ray spectra: yes