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Sample n° 13360

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CASSITERITE SnO2 oxides and hydroxides - major
MUSCOVITE KAl2(Si3Al)O10(OH)2 phyllosilicates mica major
QUARTZ SiO2 tektosilicates - minor
Description
Description: massive purplish vein with spots of yellow mica (12 cm)
Origin
  • Country: Rwanda
  • Region: Kigali
  • Locality: Rutongo, Nyanyumba
Specification
  • Donors: Bonne
    Donation year: 1960
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • 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: no
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