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Sample n° 3632
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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URANINITE | UO2 | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
Description
Description:
sample with disseminated uraninite
Information:
Eglinger, A., André-Mayer, A.S., Vanderhaeghe, O., Mercadier, J., Cuney, M., Decrée, S., Feybesse, J.L. & Milesi, J.P., 2013. Geochemical signatures of uranium oxides in the Lufilian belt: from unconformity-related to syn-metamorphic uranium deposits during the Pan-African orogenic cycle. Ore Geology Reviews 54, 197-213.
Origin
- Country: Zambia
- Region: Copperbelt Province
- Locality: Nkana Mine, Rhokana Corp Ltd
Specification
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Donors: Rhokana CorpDonation year: 1952
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 8 x 5 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