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Sample n° 9745

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
AUTUNITE Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2•10-12H2O phosphates - major
BOLTWOODITE (K,Na)(UO2)(SiO3OH)•1,5H2O nesosilicates - major
URANINITE UO2 oxides and hydroxides - major
Description
Description: autunite on quartz, in geode
Origin
  • Country: Rwanda
  • Region: Gisenyi
  • Locality: Karago
Specification
  • Donors: Bertossa
    Donation year: 1962
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size:
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 1
    Quality code 1>2>3:
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: yes
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no