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Sample n° 9856
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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RANUNCULITE | Al(UO2)(PO3OH)(OH)34H2O | phosphates | - | major |
METATORBERNITE | Cu(UO2)2(PO4)28H2O | phosphates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with ranunculite as orange nodules with some reflecting crystal faces, traces of metatorbernite
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Kivu
- Locality: Mwenga, Kobokobo
Specification
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Donors: SafiannikoffDonation year:
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 2Size: 15 x 7 cm, 8 x 6 cm
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 2Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: yes
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: yes