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Sample n° 2771

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
IRIGINITE (UO2)Mo6+2O7•3H2O molybdates and tungstates - major
MOLYBDENITE MoS2 sulfides and sulfosalts - minor
QUARTZ SiO2 tektosilicates - minor
Description
Description: sample with yellow and white iringite coatings, lead-grey massive molybdenite, abundant quartz
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
  • Donors: Nève de Mévergnies
    Donation year: 1950
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 7 x 4 cm
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 2
    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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