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Sample n° 11557

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
BORNITE Cu5FeS4 sulfides and sulfosalts - major
CARROLLITE CuCo2S4 sulfides and sulfosalts - minor
Description
Description: bornite crystals, pyrite-like carrollite ore
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Kambove, bottom of mine, 213 m
Specification
  • Donors: Francois
    Donation year: 1968
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 3
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 1
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no