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Sample n° 14437
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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SALEEITE | Mg(UO2)2(PO4)210H2O | phosphates | - | major |
URANOPHANE | Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)25H2O | nesosilicates | - | major |
URANINITE | UO2 | oxides and hydroxides | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with yellow-green felty uranophane nodules, yellow saleeite plates on uranophane, orange uraninite
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
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Donors: CoeneDonation year: 1986
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 3 x 3 cm
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 3Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: yes
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: yes