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Sample n° 5717
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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KATANGITE (plancheite) | Cu8(Si4O11)2(OH)4H2O | inosilicates | - | major |
MANGANESE OXIDES | Mn-O | oxides and hydroxides | - | minor |
Description
Description:
star-shaped black manganese oxide aggregates, blue katangite coating, in core section (sandstone)
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Bas-Congo
- Locality: Madimba, Bamba-Kilenda, Kininga section, core G1N7/9a, car 4
Specification
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Donors: BamocoDonation year:
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 2Size: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 2Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no