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Sample n° 2238
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Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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CUPROSKLODOWSKITE | Cu(UO2)2(SiO3OH)26H2O | nesosilicates | - | major |
HETEROGENITE | Co3+O(OH) | oxides and hydroxides | - | minor |
MALACHITE | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 | carbonates | - | minor |
QUARTZ | SiO2 | tektosilicates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with well-developed cuprosklodowskite needles in geode
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Luiswishi
Specification
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Donors: UMHKDonation year: 1947
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 11 x 11 cm
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 2Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: yes
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Thin section: yesChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no