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Sample n° 11541
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Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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PLANCHEITE | Cu8(Si4O11)2(OH)4H2O | inosilicates | - | major |
BARYTE | Ba(SO4) | sulfates | - | minor |
MALACHITE | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 | carbonates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
geode (10 cm), with pale blue plancheite, dark green malachite, colourless tabular baryte crystals
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Shangulowe
Specification
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Donors: PhilippeDonation year: 1968
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 1Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no