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Sample n° 5295
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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CONICHALCITE | CaCu(AsO4)(OH) | arsenates | - | major |
DIOPTASE | CuSiO3H2O | cyclosilicates | - | major |
Description
Description:
dioptase crystals (2 cm) on fine-grained olive-green conichalcite in core section
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Bas-Congo
- Locality: Madimba, Bamba-Kilenda, Kinkala section, core FK2/4a, car 548
Specification
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Donors: BamocoDonation year:
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 2Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no