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Sample n° 13375

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
URANOPHANE Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2•5H2O nesosilicates - major
MONAZITE (Ce,La,Nd)(PO4) phosphates - minor
Description
Description: sample with yellow uranophane needles, massive monazite
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Katanga
  • Locality: Shinkolobwe
Specification
  • Donors: Collard
    Donation year: 1976
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 3 x 3 cm
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 3
    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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