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Sample n° 13303

Minerals found in the sample

Mineral	Formula	Category	Subcategory	Importance
BAKERITE	Ca₄B₄Si₃O₁₅(OH)₅	nesosilicates	-	major
THOMSONITE	NaCa₂(Al₅Si₅)O₂₀•6H₂O	tektosilicates	zeolites	minor

Description

Description: white thomsonite needles in geode, massive bakerite

Origin

Country: USA
Region: California
Locality: Furnace Creek

Specification

Donors: Unknown

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Quantity: 1

Size: 2

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