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Sample n° 13456

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Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
FURONGITE Al13(UO2)7(PO4)13(OH)14•58H2O phosphates - major
MOREAUITE Al3(UO2)(PO4)3(OH)2•13H2O phosphates - major
COERULEOLACTITE Al2O3-PO4-H2O phosphates - minor
Description
Description: sample with yellow furongite crystals, crust of canary-yellow moreauite crystals, white coeruleolactite coating
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Kivu
  • Locality: Mwenga, Kobokobo
Specification
  • Donors: Lhoest
    Donation year: 1968
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 6 x 5 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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