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Sample n° 4731

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
URANOPHANE Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2•5H2O nesosilicates - major
CHALCOCITE Cu2S sulfides and sulfosalts - minor
MALACHITE Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 carbonates - minor
Description
Description: sample with yellow to amber-coloured uranophane needles, green acicular malachite
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
  • Donors: Polinard
    Donation year: 1954
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 6 x 5 cm
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 2
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: yes
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no
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