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Sample n° 6106

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
AUTUNITE Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2•10-12H2O phosphates - major
RUTHERFORDINE (UO2)(CO3) carbonates - minor
Description
Description: sample with traces of autunite, rutherfordine as yellow powder, in muscovite-bearing pegmatite
Origin
  • Country: Rwanda
  • Region: Gisenyi
  • Locality: Buranga
Specification
  • Donors: Minétain
    Donation year: 1957
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 3
    Size: 3 cores (12 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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