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Sample n° 2069

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
BORNITE Cu5FeS4 sulfides and sulfosalts - major
CHALCOCITE Cu2S sulfides and sulfosalts - major
CHALCOPYRITE CuFeS2 sulfides and sulfosalts - major
IDAITE Cu3FeS4 sulfides and sulfosalts - major
COVELLITE CuS sulfides and sulfosalts - minor
MAGNESITE Mg(CO3) carbonates - minor
Description
Description: chalcopyrite crystals, with polished section
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Kipushi
Specification
  • Donors: Lepersonne
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity:
    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: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes
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