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Sample n° 11406

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
VESZELYITE (Cu,Zn)2Zn(PO4)(OH)3•2H2O phosphates - major
HEMIMORPHITE Zn4(Si2O7)(OH)2•H2O sorosilicates - minor
Description
Description: well-developed veszelyite crystals on hemimorphite coating
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Kipushi
Specification
  • Donors: Gecomin Lubumbashi
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 1
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes