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Sample n° 6367
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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SKLODOWSKITE | Mg(UO2)2(SiO3OH)26H2O | nesosilicates | - | major |
URANOPHANE | Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)25H2O | nesosilicates | - | major |
Description
Description:
samples with rosettes of yellow sklodowskite needles on quartz, thick yellow uranophane needles
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
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Donors: StradiotDonation year: 1958
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 3 x 1 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: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: yes