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Sample n° 13640

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CHRYSOCOLLA (Cu2-xAlx)2H2-xSi2O5(OH)4•nH2O phyllosilicates - major
HETEROGENITE Co3+O(OH) oxides and hydroxides - minor
MALACHITE Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 carbonates - minor
Description
Description: chrysocolla and malachite on heterogenite substrate
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Kabolela
Specification
  • Donors: Coussement
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1 + 1 tube
    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: yes
    X-Ray spectra: yes
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