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Sample n° 9855
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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MOREAUITE | Al3(UO2)(PO4)3(OH)213H2O | phosphates | - | major |
THREADGOLDITE | Al(UO2)2(PO4)2(OH)8H2O | phosphates | - | major |
RANUNCULITE | Al(UO2)(PO3OH)(OH)34H2O | phosphates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with threadgoldite as radial aggregates and nodules, small lemon-yellow moreauite crystals, ranuculite as orange-yellow powder with some reflecting crystal faces
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Kivu
- Locality: Mwenga, Kobokobo
Specification
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Donors: SafiannikoffDonation year:
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 20 x 17 cm
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 1Quality 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