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Sample n° 17153
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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DIOPTASE | CuSiO3H2O | cyclosilicates | - | major |
PLANCHEITE | Cu8(Si4O11)2(OH)4H2O | inosilicates | - | major |
Description
Description:
pseudomorphs after calcite crystals
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Tantara
Specification
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Donors: BerlageDonation year: 2011
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 2Size:
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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