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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METATYUYAMUNITE | Ca(UO2)2(VO4)2•3H2O | phosphates, arsenates and vanadates | vanadates | major |
Description
| Description: | sample with yellow to honey-coloured metatyuyamunite crust |
Origin
Country:
USA
Region:
New Mexico
Locality:
Valencia
Specification
| Donors | White, Smithsonian Institution | Sampling year | |
| Donation year | 1978 | Registration date | |
| Quantity | 1 | Dimension code 1>2>3 | 3 |
| Size | 4 x 3 m | Quality code 1>2>3 | 1 |
| Holotype | no | Thin section | no |
| Paratype | no | Chemical analysis | no |
| Radioactive | yes | X-Ray spectra | yes |
