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Sample n° 8287

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
SKLODOWSKITE Mg(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2•6H2O nesosilicates - major
URANINITE UO2 oxides and hydroxides - major
CHALCOPYRITE CuFeS2 sulfides and sulfosalts - minor
VAESITE NiS2 sulfides and sulfosalts - minor
Description
Description: sample with uraninite, yellow to white fibrous sklodowskite rosettes, white vaesite, on quartz-bearing rock
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
  • Donors: Mélon (ULG)
    Donation year: 1959
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 043
    Size: 10 x 8 cm, 9 x 4 cm, 5 x 4 cm
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 1
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: yes
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes
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