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Sample n° 2653

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CUPRITE Cu2O oxides and hydroxides - major
DIOPTASE CuSiO3•H2O cyclosilicates - major
AZURITE Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 carbonates - minor
CALCITE Ca(CO3) carbonates - minor
MALACHITE Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 carbonates - minor
Description
Description: large zoned nodule with cuprite core
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Tantara
Specification
  • Donors: Nève de Mévergnies
    Donation year: 1923
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 1
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no
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