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Sample n° 6040

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
HEMIMORPHITE Zn4(Si2O7)(OH)2•H2O sorosilicates - major
Description
Description: crust of azure-blue small crystals as nodules in geodes
Information: Errera, M., 1999. Détermination spectroradiométrique de la turquoise et de ses principaux substituts. Rapport Annuel du Département de Géologie et Minéralogie du Musée Royal de l'Afrique Centrale, Années 1997-1998, 245-271.
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Kipushi
Specification
  • Donors: Dessart
    Donation year: 1957
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 2
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no