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Sample n° 13159
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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KASOLITE | Pb(UO2)(SiO4)H2O | nesosilicates | - | major |
URANOPHANE | Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)25H2O | nesosilicates | - | major |
CHRYSOCOLLA | (Cu2-xAlx)2H2-xSi2O5(OH)4nH2O | phyllosilicates | - | minor |
HETEROGENITE | Co3+O(OH) | oxides and hydroxides | - | minor |
MALACHITE | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 | carbonates | - | minor |
WULFENITE | PbMoO4 | molybdates and tungstates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with yellow uranophane crystals, kasolite crystals in geode, honey-coloured wulfenite, pale blue chrysocolla
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Kalongwe (?)
Specification
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Donors: DewildeDonation year: 1974
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 6 x 7 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: no