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Sample n° 6160
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Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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PHOSPHURANYLITE | KCa(H3O)3(UO2)7(PO4)4O48H2O | phosphates | - | major |
SALEEITE | Mg(UO2)2(PO4)210H2O | phosphates | - | major |
METATORBERNITE | Cu(UO2)2(PO4)28H2O | phosphates | - | minor |
Description
Description:
sample with dark yellow phosphuranylite crystals, yellow saleeite crystals
Information:
Piret, P. & Deliens, M., 1980. Nouvelles données sur la saléeite holotype de Shinkolobwe. Bulletin de Minéralogie 103, 630-632.
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
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Donors: GridletDonation year: 1958
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 4 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: yesChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: yes