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Sample n° 3128

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
AUTUNITE Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2•10-12H2O phosphates - major
CHALCEDONY (quartz) SiO2 tektosilicates - minor
TOURMALINE - cyclosilicates tourmaline minor
Description
Description: sample with autunite covered by chalcedony, on micaschist with tourmaline
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Manono Nord
Specification
  • Donors: Géomines
    Donation year: 1952
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 2
    Size: 9 x 9 x 4 cm
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 2
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: yes
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no