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Sample n° 13320

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
SKLODOWSKITE Mg(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2•6H2O nesosilicates - major
MAGNESITE Mg(CO3) carbonates - minor
SIEGENITE CoNi2S4 sulfides and sulfosalts - minor
URANINITE UO2 oxides and hydroxides - minor
Description
Description: sample with yellow sklodowskite needles, white metallic siegenite
Information: Eglinger, A., André-Mayer, A.S., Vanderhaeghe, O., Mercadier, J., Cuney, M., Decrée, S., Feybesse, J.L. & Milesi, J.P., 2013. Geochemical signatures of uranium oxides in the Lufilian belt: from unconformity-related to syn-metamorphic uranium deposits during the Pan-African orogenic cycle. Ore Geology Reviews 54, 197-213.
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Luiswishi, Croza Quarry
Specification
  • Donors: Antun
    Donation year: 1975
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 3
    Size: 13 x 8 cm, 5 x 5 cm, 6 x 5 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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