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Sample n° 19373

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CHALCOCITE Cu2S sulfides and sulfosalts - major
DIOPTASE CuSiO3•H2O cyclosilicates - major
MALACHITE Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 carbonates - major
Description
Description: massive chalcocite with dioptase and malachite veins
Origin
  • Country: Congo (Congo-Brazzaville)
  • Region: Pool
  • Locality: Mindouli
Specification
  • Donors: Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) Henry
    Donation year: 2020
  • Sampling year: 1912
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size:
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 1
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no