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Sample n° 6220
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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APATITE | Ca5(PO4)3(OH,F,Cl) | phosphates | - | major |
META-AUTUNITE | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)22-6H2O | phosphates | - | minor |
ZIRCON | ZrSiO4 | nesosilicates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with green apatite, brown metamict zircon, traces of meta-autunite
Information:
Brasseur, H., Herman, P. & Hubaux, A., 1962. Apatites de l'est du Congo et du Ruanda. Annales de la Société Géologique de Belgique 85, 61-85.
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Kivu
- Locality: Mwenga, Kobokobo
Specification
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Donors: MGLDonation year: 1958
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 2Size: 14 x 7 cm, 9 x 10 cm
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 1Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: yes
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no