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Sample n° 4710

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CHALCEDONY (quartz) SiO2 tektosilicates - major
KATANGITE (plancheite) Cu8(Si4O11)2(OH)4•H2O inosilicates - minor
Description
Description: olive-green coatings (chalcedony)
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Shangulowe
Specification
  • Donors: Polinard
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 3
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes
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