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Sample n° 3086
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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MALACHITE | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 | carbonates | - | major |
CHRYSOCOLLA | (Cu2-xAlx)2H2-xSi2O5(OH)4nH2O | phyllosilicates | - | minor |
KATANGITE (plancheite) | Cu8(Si4O11)2(OH)4H2O | inosilicates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
breccia cemented by layered coatings of malachite and copper silicates
Information:
De Putter, T., Mees, F., Decrée, S. & Dewaele, S., 2010. Malachite, an indicator of major Pliocene Cu remobilization in a karstic environment (Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo). Ore Geology Reviews 38, 90-100.
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Luizi, Makombo
Specification
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Donors: MathieuDonation year: 1927
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 2
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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