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Curite with Kasolite and Torbernite from Shinkolobwe Mine, 22 km WSW of Likasi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Type Locality for Curite and Kasolite)

 
Curite with Kasolite and Torbernite from Shinkolobwe Mine, 22 km WSW of Likasi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Type Locality for Curite and Kasolite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 39806
Mineral:Curite with Kasolite and Torbernite
Locality:Shinkolobwe Mine, 22 km WSW of Likasi, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Type Locality for Curite and Kasolite)
Description:Radioactive mixture of orange curite, yellow kasolite and green torbernite. Sparkling microcrystals are visible throughout, mostly curite. Ex. R. Fitton collection; ex. R.N. Kelley; ex. Wards
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 1.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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