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Cuprosklodowskite - (H3O)2Cu(UO2)2(SiO4)2+2H2O from Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Cuprosklodowskite - (H3O)2Cu(UO2)2(SiO4)2+2H2O from Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cuprosklodowskite - (H3O)2Cu(UO2)2(SiO4)2+2H2O from Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 15608
Mineral:Cuprosklodowskite - (H3O)2Cu(UO2)2(SiO4)2+2H2O
Locality:Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Superb specimen of bright green cuprosklodowskite crystals lining a pocket in matrix from a recent find in a single bolder found on the dumps of the old mine. The color is brilliant green, not common in any other mineral. Radioactive.
Overall Size:7x5x4 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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