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Sample n° 5278

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
DIOPTASE CuSiO3•H2O cyclosilicates - major
VANADINITE Pb5(VO4)3Cl vanadates - minor
Description
Description: green dioptase vein in sandstone core sample
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Bas-Congo
  • Locality: Madimba, Bamba-Kilenda, Kinkala section, core FK2/4, car 596
Specification
  • Donors: Bamoco
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  • 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