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Sample n° 982

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CUPRITE Cu2O oxides and hydroxides - major
COPPER Cu native elements - minor
SILVER Ag native elements - minor
TENORITE CuO oxides and hydroxides - minor
Description
Description: massive block, with polished section
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Kipushi
Specification
  • Donors: Dehondt
    Donation year: 1936
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 2
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: yes
    Chemical analysis: yes
    X-Ray spectra: no
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