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Sample n° 14238

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Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
AUTUNITE Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2•10-12H2O phosphates - major
PHURALUMITE Al2(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)6•10H2O phosphates - major
RANUNCULITE Al(UO2)(PO3OH)(OH)3•4H2O phosphates - major
STRUNZITE Mn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2•6H2O phosphates - major
Description
Description: sample with well-developed prismatic phuralumite crystals, yellow ranunculite nodules, pink strunzite needles
Origin
  • Country: Congo (RDC)
  • Region: Kivu
  • Locality: Mwenga, Kobokobo
Specification
  • Donors: Unknown
    Donation year:
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 2
    Size: 6 x 7 cm
  • Dimension code 1>2>3:
    Quality code 1>2>3:
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: yes
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes
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