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Sample n° 2948

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
DIOPTASE CuSiO3•H2O cyclosilicates - major
CERUSSITE Pb(CO3) carbonates - minor
PYROMORPHITE Pb5(PO4)3Cl phosphates - minor
Description
Description: massive block
Origin
  • Country: Congo (Congo-Brazzaville)
  • Region:
  • Locality: Tshimouenda ore body
Specification
  • Donors: Sluys
    Donation year: 1914
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 3
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no