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Sample n° 15910
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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HETEROGENITE | Co3+O(OH) | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
MALACHITE | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 | carbonates | - | major |
Description
Description:
thick heterogenite deposit on ochrous substrate, with local coatings of malachite crystals, with polished section
Information:
Decrée, S., Pourret, O. & Baele, J.M., 2015. Rare earth element fractionation in heterogenite (CoOOH): implication for cobalt oxidized ore in the Katanga Copperbelt (Democratic Republic of Congo). Journal of Geochemical Exploration 159, 290-301. (sample 015 TW)
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Tilwezembe
Specification
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Donors: de PutterDonation year: 2009
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size:
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 1Quality 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