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Sample n° 4212
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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METATORBERNITE | Cu(UO2)2(PO4)28H2O | phosphates | - | major |
DIOPTASE | CuSiO3H2O | cyclosilicates | - | minor |
HETEROGENITE | Co3+O(OH) | oxides and hydroxides | - | minor |
QUARTZ | SiO2 | tektosilicates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with metatorbernite, light blue dioptase, heterogenite coating on metatorbernite
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
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Donors: Roi BaudouinDonation year: 1954
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 2Size: 12 x 7 cm, 10 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: no