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Sample n° 657

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
MALACHITE Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 carbonates - major
KATANGITE (plancheite) Cu8(Si4O11)2(OH)4•H2O inosilicates - minor
Description
Description: zoned nodules
Information: De Putter, T., Mees, F., Decrée, S. & Dewaele, S., 2010. Malachite, an indicator of major Pliocene Cu remobilization in a karstic environment (Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo). Ore Geology Reviews 38, 90-100.
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Likasi
Specification
  • Donors: UMHK
    Donation year: 1926
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 2
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no
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