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Sample n° 13957.2
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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WOLSENDORFITE | Pb7(UO2)14O19(OH)412H2O | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
BECQUERELITE | Ca(UO2)6O4(OH)68H2O | oxides and hydroxides | - | minor |
MONAZITE | (Ce,La,Nd)(PO4) | phosphates | - | minor |
URANINITE | UO2 | oxides and hydroxides | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with rosettes of elongated pink wolsendorfite crystals, becquerelite as golden-yellow needles and micaceous material, vitreous compact monazite crystals
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: 6 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