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Sample n° 13919

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Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
URANOPHANE Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2•5H2O nesosilicates - major
CALCITE Ca(CO3) carbonates - minor
HETEROGENITE Co3+O(OH) oxides and hydroxides - minor
MALACHITE Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 carbonates - minor
Description
Description: sample with long yellow uranophane crystals, calcite crystals, heterogenite nodules
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Kamoto
Specification
  • Donors: Colette
    Donation year: 1982
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 5 x 4 cm
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 3
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: yes
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes
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