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Sample n° 2764
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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VANDENBRANDEITE | Cu(UO2)(OH)4 | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
URANOPHANE | Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)25H2O | nesosilicates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with vandenbrandeite crystals, strongly altered uranophane
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
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Donors: Nève de MévergniesDonation year: 1950
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 2 x 1 cm
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 3Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: yes
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no