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Sample n° 11314
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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HIBONITE | (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19 | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
CORUNDUM | Al2O3 | oxides and hydroxides | - | minor |
SPINEL | MgAl2O4 | oxides and hydroxides | spinel | minor |
Description
Description:
brown hibonite crystals (1 cm) in cipolin marble
Origin
- Country: Madagascar
- Region: Toliara Province
- Locality: Androy
Specification
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Donors: Geological Survey of MadagascarDonation year: 1967
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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