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Sample n° 12210
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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CUPROSKLODOWSKITE | Cu(UO2)2(SiO3OH)26H2O | nesosilicates | - | major |
VANDENBRANDEITE | Cu(UO2)(OH)4 | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
GOLD | Au | native elements | - | minor |
MALACHITE | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 | carbonates | - | minor |
WULFENITE | PbMoO4 | molybdates and tungstates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with green-blue vandenbrandeite nodules, layered cuprosklodowskite, gold occurrences enclosed by cuprosklodowskite, malachite crystals and massive malachite
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Musonoi
Specification
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Donors: de WijngaertDonation year: 1968
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 16 x 6 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: yes