BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number RC1123/1
Sample Donor Not entered
Rock name 'Original entry: Grunerite (Amosite)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Two large fragments of green, fibrous abestiform amphibole. Composition by weight: SiO2 49.70% , FeO 39.70%, Fe2O3 0.03%, Al2O3 0.40%, CaO 1.04%, MgO 6.44%, MnO 0.22%, Na2O 0.09%, K2O 0.63%, H2O+ 1.83%, H2O- 0.09%, CO2 0.09%. Total 100.53%.
Locality details Amosite. Penge, Transvaal, South Africa.
50k map sheet Not entered
Map reference Not entered
Year collected
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions