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Sample n° 13924

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
MICROLITE (Ca,Na)2Ta2O6(OH) oxides and hydroxides - major
ZIRCON ZrSiO4 nesosilicates - minor
Description
Description: sample grey microlite (partly white), yellow zircon
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Manono
Specification
  • Donors: Géomines Wassilewski
    Donation year: 1982
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 4 x 3 cm
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 3
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: yes
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes