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Sample n° 16830

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CHRYSOCOLLA (Cu2-xAlx)2H2-xSi2O5(OH)4•nH2O phyllosilicates - major
MALACHITE Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 carbonates - major
PSEUDOMALACHITE Cu5(PO4)2(OH)4 phosphates - major
Description
Description: layered crust
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Kwatebala
Specification
  • Donors: de Putter
    Donation year: 2011
  • Sampling year: 2011
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size:
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 1
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no