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Sample n° 11243
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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CANCRINITE | (Na,Ca,[ ])8(Al6Si6)O24(CO3,SO4)22H2O | tektosilicates | - | major |
Description
Description:
white-pink tabular crystals in nepheline-bearing syenite
Origin
- Country: Burundi
- Region: Kayanza
- Locality: Haute Ruvubu, Bandaga
Specification
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Donors: AntunDonation year: 1967
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 2Size: 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: no