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Sample n° 9858
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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RANUNCULITE | Al(UO2)(PO3OH)(OH)34H2O | phosphates | - | major |
THREADGOLDITE | Al(UO2)2(PO4)2(OH)8H2O | phosphates | - | major |
APATITE | Ca5(PO4)3(OH,F,Cl) | phosphates | - | minor |
PHOSPHURANYLITE | KCa(H3O)3(UO2)7(PO4)4O48H2O | phosphates | - | minor |
TOURMALINE | - | cyclosilicates | tourmaline | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with golden-yellow ranunculite nodules, white to yellow mica-like threadgoldite, phosphuranylite as yellow powder, grey apatite
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: 1Size: 7 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