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Sample n° 5351

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Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
SKLODOWSKITE Mg(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2•6H2O nesosilicates - major
HETEROGENITE Co3+O(OH) oxides and hydroxides - minor
KOLBECKITE Sc(PO4)•2H2O phosphates - minor
Description
Description: sample with acicular sklodowskite
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
  • Donors: Cambier
    Donation year: 1955
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 18 x 10 cm
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 1
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: yes
  • Thin section: yes
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no
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