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Sample n° 12576

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CUPROSKLODOWSKITE Cu(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2•6H2O nesosilicates - major
GOETHITE FeO(OH) oxides and hydroxides - minor
MALACHITE Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 carbonates - minor
QUARTZ SiO2 tektosilicates - minor
Description
Description: sample with aggregates of cuprosklodowskite needles, green-white quartz
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Kambove
Specification
  • Donors: Steenstra
    Donation year: 1971
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 2
    Size: 8 x 8 cm, 7 x 7 cm
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 2
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: yes
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes
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