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Sample n° 13957.1
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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URANOPHANE | Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)25H2O | nesosilicates | - | major |
WOLSENDORFITE | Pb7(UO2)14O19(OH)412H2O | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
METATORBERNITE | Cu(UO2)2(PO4)28H2O | phosphates | - | minor |
SALEEITE | Mg(UO2)2(PO4)210H2O | phosphates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with golden-yellow and dull yellow uranophane laths, red wolsendorfite lamellae, white saleeite plates
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
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Donors: GecamineDonation year: 1980
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 7 x 4 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