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Sample n° 6054
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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CUPRITE | Cu2O | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
AURICHALCITE | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 | carbonates | - | minor |
HEMIMORPHITE | Zn4(Si2O7)(OH)2H2O | sorosilicates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
red cuprite needles in geode, var. chalcotrichite
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Kipushi
Specification
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Donors: DessartDonation year: 1957
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 1Quality 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