Madagascar volcanic provinces linked to the Gondwana break-up: geochemical and isotopic evidences for contrasting mantle sources
Mineralogy Database
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Minerals found in the sample
| Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APATITE | Ca5(PO4)3(OH,F,Cl) | phosphates, arsenates and vanadates | phosphates | major |
| BERYL | Be3Al2Si6O18 | cyclosilicates | beryl | minor |
| META-AUTUNITE | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2•2-6H2O | phosphates, arsenates and vanadates | phosphates | minor |
Description
| Description: | sample with green and blue apatite, white beryl, traces of meta-autunite |
Origin
Country:
Congo (RDC)
Region:
Katanga
Locality:
Kobokobo
Specification
| Donors | MGL | Sampling year | |
| Donation year | 1958 | Registration date | |
| Quantity | 1 | Dimension code 1>2>3 | 2 |
| Size | 11 x 10 cm | Quality code 1>2>3 | 1 |
| Holotype | no | Thin section | no |
| Paratype | no | Chemical analysis | no |
| Radioactive | yes | X-Ray spectra | no |
