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Sample n° 3156

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Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
GOLD Au native elements - major
URANINITE UO2 oxides and hydroxides - major
KASOLITE Pb(UO2)(SiO4)•H2O nesosilicates - minor
Description
Description: sample with uraninite, gold, hexagonal kasolite crystals in uraninite
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
  • Donors: Cornet
    Donation year: 1952
  • 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: yes
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes