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Sample n° 157
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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MALACHITE | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 | carbonates | - | major |
Description
Description:
powdery crust
Information:
De Putter, T., Mees, F., Decrée, S. & Dewaele, S., 2010. Malachite, an indicator of major Pliocene Cu remobilization in a karstic environment (Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo). Ore Geology Reviews 38, 90-100.
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Miambo
Specification
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Donors: LemaireDonation year: 1901
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 3Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no