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Sample n° 8296

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
GALLITE CuGaS2 sulfides and sulfosalts - major
RENIERITE (Cu1+,Zn)11Fe4(Ge4+,As5+)2S16 sulfides and sulfosalts - major
SILVER Ag native elements - major
SPHALERITE ZnS sulfides and sulfosalts - major
STROMEYERITE CuAgS sulfides and sulfosalts - major
BORNITE Cu5FeS4 sulfides and sulfosalts - minor
CHALCOCITE Cu2S sulfides and sulfosalts - minor
CHALCOPYRITE CuFeS2 sulfides and sulfosalts - minor
GOETHITE FeO(OH) oxides and hydroxides - minor
Description
Description: bright black metallic block, with polished section
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Kipushi
Specification
  • Donors: Mélon (ULG)
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1 + 1 tube
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 3
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: yes
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: no
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