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Sample n° 3174
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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SIEGENITE | CoNi2S4 | sulfides and sulfosalts | - | major |
SCHOEPITE | (UO2)8O2(OH)1212H2O | oxides and hydroxides | - | minor |
URANINITE | UO2 | oxides and hydroxides | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with grey metallic siegenite, yellow schoepite
Information:
Decrée, S., Deloule, E., De Putter, T., Dewaele, S., Mees, F., Yans, J. & Marignac, C., 2011. SIMS U-Pb dating of uranium mineralization in the Katanga Copperbelt : constraints for the geodynamic context. Ore Geology Reviews 40, 81-89.
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
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Donors: CornetDonation year: 1952
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 5 x 3 cm
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 3Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: yes
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: yes