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Sample n° 1199
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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AKERMANITE | Ca2MgSi2O7 | sorosilicates | - | major |
Description
Description:
dark blue aggregate, cobalt-bearing, from furnace scoria
Information:
Herman, P., Vanderstappen, R. & Hubaux, A., 1961. Contribution à l'étude des minéraux congolais. Annales de la Société Géologique de Belgique 84, 297-309.
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Likasi
Specification
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Donors: CarcevociDonation year: 1942
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1 + 1 tubeSize: 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