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Sample n° 11433.2

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
NEPOUITE Ni3Si2O5(OH)4 phyllosilicates serpentine major
URANINITE UO2 oxides and hydroxides - major
ARAGONITE Ca(CO3) carbonates - minor
URANOPHANE Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2•5H2O nesosilicates - minor
Description
Description: sample with grey-green nepouite mass, long white aragonite crystals, yellow uranophane crust on aragonite
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
  • Donors: Gecomin
    Donation year: 1967
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 5 x 4 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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