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Sample n° 12577
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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SODDYITE | (UO2)2(SiO4)2H2O | nesosilicates | - | major |
HETEROGENITE | Co3+O(OH) | oxides and hydroxides | - | minor |
KASOLITE | Pb(UO2)(SiO4)H2O | nesosilicates | - | minor |
QUARTZ | SiO2 | tektosilicates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with soddyite crystals, rosette of golden-yellow kasolite fibres, bipyramidal quartz
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Swambo
Specification
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Donors: SteenstraDonation year: 1971
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 2Size: 13 x 9 cm, 11 x 6 cm
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 2Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: yes
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: yes