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Sample n° 20126

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
GERHARDTITE Cu2(NO3)(OH)3 nitrates - major
MALACHITE Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 carbonates - major
Description
Description: coarse-fibrous malachite with associated gerhardtite, in geode in cuprite matrix
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Likasi
Specification
  • Donors: Umicore
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size:
  • 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