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Sample n° 4216

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CUPRITE Cu2O oxides and hydroxides - major
MALACHITE Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 carbonates - major
AZURITE Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 carbonates - minor
BROCHANTITE Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 sulfates - minor
Description
Description: cuprite and azurite crystals (1 cm)
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Likasi
Specification
  • Donors: Roi Leopold III
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 1
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes
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