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Sample n° 6600.1

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
TRIANGULITE Al3(UO2)4(PO4)4(OH)5•5H2O phosphates - major
THREADGOLDITE Al(UO2)2(PO4)2(OH)•8H2O phosphates - minor
Description
Description: sample with veinlet of bright golden-yellow triangulite scales, threadgoldite as small greenish white mica-like plates and as green fluorescent veinlet
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Kivu
  • Locality: Mwenga, Kobokobo
Specification
  • Donors: van Wambeke
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 3 x 3 cm
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 3
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: yes
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes
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