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Sample n° 8823

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
URANINITE UO2 oxides and hydroxides - major
PYRITE FeS2 sulfides and sulfosalts - minor
QUARTZ SiO2 tektosilicates - minor
Description
Description: sample with uraninite as round aggregates and veinlets, smoky quartz
Origin
  • Country: France
  • Region: Puy-de-Dôme
  • Locality: Forez, Filon Bois des Fayes
Specification
  • Donors: Dubois
    Donation year: 1960
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 5 x 4 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: no