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Sample n° 13201
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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CRYPTOMELANE | K(Mn4+7 Mn3+)O16 | oxides and hydroxides | - | major |
Description
Description:
massive
Information:
Decrée, S., Deloule, E., Ruffet, G., Dewaele, S., Mees, F., Marignac, C., Yans, J. & De Putter, Th., 2010. Geodynamic and climate controls in the formation of Mio-Pliocene world-class oxidized cobalt and manganese ores in the Katanga province, DR Congo. Mineralium Deposita 45, 621-629.
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Katanga
- Locality: Kisenge
Specification
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Donors: Doyen (ULB)Donation year: 1974
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 3
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 2Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no