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Sample n° 6600.2

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Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
ALTHUPITE AlTh(UO2)7(PO4)4O2(OH)5•15H2O phosphates - major
SABUGALITE HAl(UO2)4(PO4)4•16H2O phosphates - major
Description
Description: sample with white powdery sabugalite in massive yellow althupite, althupite possibly pseudomorphic after apatite
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Kivu
  • Locality: Mwenga, Kobokobo
Specification
  • Donors: van Wambeke
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 4 x 3 cm
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 3
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: yes
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes