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Sample n° 14277

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
JOHANNITE Cu(UO2)2(SO4)2(OH)2•8H2O sulfates - major
BECQUERELITE Ca(UO2)6O4(OH)6•8H2O oxides and hydroxides - minor
Description
Description: sample with pale green johannite laths, yellow-orange becquerelite nodules
Origin
  • Country: USA
  • Region: Utah
  • Locality: White Canyon, Happy Jack Mine
Specification
  • Donors: Cureton
    Donation year: 1985
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 3 x 3 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