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Sample n° 1138
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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BORNITE | Cu5FeS4 | sulfides and sulfosalts | - | major |
CHALCOCITE | Cu2S | sulfides and sulfosalts | - | major |
SPHALERITE | ZnS | sulfides and sulfosalts | - | major |
CHALCOPYRITE | CuFeS2 | sulfides and sulfosalts | - | minor |
GALENA | PbS | sulfides and sulfosalts | - | minor |
RENIERITE | (Cu1+,Zn)11Fe4(Ge4+,As5+)2S16 | sulfides and sulfosalts | - | minor |
Description
Description:
bluish to red metallic samples, with polished section
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Kipushi
Specification
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Donors: KempsDonation year:
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 3Size: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 2Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: yesChemical analysis: yesX-Ray spectra: no