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Sample n° 14274

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
AGRINIERITE K2Ca[(UO2)3O3(OH)2]2•5H2O oxides and hydroxides - major
CALCITE Ca(CO3) carbonates - minor
URANOPHANE Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2•5H2O nesosilicates - minor
Description
Description: sample with agrinierite as red elongated crystals (terminated) and aggregates of yellow crystals, white calcite crystals, green uranophane substrate
Origin
  • Country: France
  • Region: Haute-Vienne
  • Locality: Margnac
Specification
  • Donors: Cureton
    Donation year: 1985
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 3 x 2 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