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Sample n° 2829

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
METATORBERNITE Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2•8H2O phosphates - major
NEPOUITE Ni3Si2O5(OH)4 phyllosilicates serpentine major
Description
Description: sample with metatorbernite, green serpentine mass
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
  • Donors: UMHK
    Donation year: 1949
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size:
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 3
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: yes
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes