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Sample n° 13531
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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FOURMARIERITE | Pb1-xO3-2x(UO2)4(OH)4+2x4H2O | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
RUTHERFORDINE | (UO2)(CO3) | carbonates | - | minor |
SCHOEPITE | (UO2)8O2(OH)1212H2O | oxides and hydroxides | - | minor |
SODDYITE | (UO2)2(SiO4)2H2O | nesosilicates | - | minor |
URANINITE | UO2 | oxides and hydroxides | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with red lath-shaped fourmarierite crystals (terminated), amber-coloured soddyite crystals, yellow schoepite needles, nodules of white-grey rutherfordine fibres
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
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Donors: Université de Liège (ULG)Donation year: 1978
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 3 x 2 cm
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 3Quality 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