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Sample n° 6040
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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HEMIMORPHITE | Zn4(Si2O7)(OH)2H2O | sorosilicates | - | major |
Description
Description:
crust of azure-blue small crystals as nodules in geodes
Information:
Errera, M., 1999. Détermination spectroradiométrique de la turquoise et de ses principaux substituts. Rapport Annuel du Département de Géologie et Minéralogie du Musée Royal de l'Afrique Centrale, Années 1997-1998, 245-271.
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Kipushi
Specification
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Donors: DessartDonation year: 1957
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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