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Sample n° 9766
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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CUPROSKLODOWSKITE | Cu(UO2)2(SiO3OH)26H2O | nesosilicates | - | major |
CHLORITE | (Mg,Fe2+)5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 | phyllosilicates | chlorite | minor |
HETEROGENITE | Co3+O(OH) | oxides and hydroxides | - | minor |
MALACHITE | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 | carbonates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with aggregates of acicular cuprosklodowskite crystals, micaceous chlorite
Information:
Decrée, S., Deloule, E., Ruffet, G., Dewaele, S., Mees, F., Marignac, C., Yans, J. & De Putter, Th., 2010. Geodynamic and climate controls in the formation of Mio-Pliocene world-class oxidized cobalt and manganese ores in the Katanga province, DR Congo. Mineralium Deposita 45, 621-629.
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Kasompi
Specification
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Donors: CoussementDonation year: 1963
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 2Size: 5 x 3 cm, 7 x 9 cm
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 2Quality 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