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Sample n° 13156
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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MOLYBDENITE | MoS2 | sulfides and sulfosalts | - | major |
URANINITE | UO2 | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
CARROLLITE | CuCo2S4 | sulfides and sulfosalts | - | minor |
CURITE | Pb3+x[(UO2)4O4+x(OH)3-x]22H2O | oxides and hydroxides | - | minor |
SKLODOWSKITE | Mg(UO2)2(SiO3OH)26H2O | nesosilicates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with uraninite as grey-black powder and massive material, bright grey molybdenite, rosettes of yellow sklodowskite needles, orange curite patches, bright white metallic carrollite
Information:
Eglinger, A., André-Mayer, A.S., Vanderhaeghe, O., Mercadier, J., Cuney, M., Decrée, S., Feybesse, J.L. & Milesi, J.P., 2013. Geochemical signatures of uranium oxides in the Lufilian belt: from unconformity-related to syn-metamorphic uranium deposits during the Pan-African orogenic cycle. Ore Geology Reviews 54, 197-213.
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Kolwezi
Specification
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Donors: DewildeDonation year: 1974
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 5 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