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Sample n° 6448
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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URANINITE | UO2 | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
VAESITE | NiS2 | sulfides and sulfosalts | - | major |
URANOPHANE | Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)25H2O | nesosilicates | - | minor |
WULFENITE | PbMoO4 | molybdates and tungstates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with uraninite crystals and massive uraninite, metallic vaesite, yellow uranophane crust, isolated pink wulfenite needles
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
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Donors: UMHKDonation year: 1958
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 13 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