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Sample n° 667

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
AURICHALCITE (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 carbonates - major
MALACHITE Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 carbonates - minor
SMITHSONITE Zn(CO3) carbonates - minor
Description
Description: green-blue fibres (aurichalcite), white acicular crystals (smithsonite)
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Kipushi
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: yes
    X-Ray spectra: no
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