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Sample n° 13753

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
RENARDITE Pb(UO2)4(PO4)2(OH)4•7H2O phosphates - major
KASOLITE Pb(UO2)(SiO4)•H2O nesosilicates - minor
METATORBERNITE Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2•8H2O phosphates - minor
PARSONSITE Pb2(UO2)(PO4)2 phosphates - minor
Description
Description: sample with massive yellow renardite, massive grey parsonsite, kasolite crystals
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
  • Donors: Gecamine
    Donation year: 1980
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 12 x 9 cm
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 2
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: yes
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes