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Sample n° 3633
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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URANINITE | UO2 | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
CALCITE | Ca(CO3) | carbonates | - | minor |
CHALCOPYRITE | CuFeS2 | sulfides and sulfosalts | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with botryoidal uraninite
Information:
geochronology - Cahen, L., Pasteels, P., Ledent, D., Bourguillot, R., Van Wambeke, L. & Eberhardt, P., 1961. Recherches sur l'age absolu des minéralistions uranifères du Katanga et de Rhodésie du Nord. Annales du Musée Royal de l'Afrique Centrale, Série In-8°, n° 41, pp. 1-53.
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: 3 x 3 cm
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 3Quality 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