BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number UG8085; RC960/1;
Sample Donor Not entered
Rock name Pegmatite. 'Original entry: Kaolinite, Muscovite, Hollandite, Coranadite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Crushed sample of muscovite-kaolinite with black hollandite-coronadite. X-ray analysis shows conspicuous Mn & Fe, Subordinate Ba & very minor Co & Zn. This composition corresponds more closely to hollandite then corandite. The muscovite is striated.
Locality details Manganese oxide. Lyassa Main pegmatite, Ankole, Uganda.
50k map sheet Not entered
Map reference Not entered
Year collected
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions