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Sample n° 13422
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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SKLODOWSKITE | Mg(UO2)2(SiO3OH)26H2O | nesosilicates | - | major |
HETEROGENITE | Co3+O(OH) | oxides and hydroxides | - | minor |
LIZARDITE | Mg3Si2O5(OH)4 | phyllosilicates | serpentine | minor |
METATORBERNITE | Cu(UO2)2(PO4)28H2O | phosphates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with aggregates of yellow sklodowskite needles, traces of metatorbernite, lizardite as green clay
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Swambo, Mindigi
Specification
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Donors: VansteenbergeDonation year: 1977
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 2Size: 6 x 3 cm, 8 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: yes