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Sample n° 17465
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 |
Description
Description:
bornite in calcite vein, partly altered to chalcocite
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Kipushi, niv 748, couloir N1, 15.60 m / PN
Specification
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Donors: Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL)Donation year:
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size:
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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