Madagascar volcanic provinces linked to the Gondwana break-up: geochemical and isotopic evidences for contrasting mantle sources
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furongite |
Minerals found in the sample
| Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FURONGITE | Al13(UO2)7(PO4)13(OH)14•58H2O | phosphates, arsenates and vanadates | phosphates | major |
| MOREAUITE | Al3(UO2)(PO4)3(OH)2•13H2O | phosphates, arsenates and vanadates | phosphates | major |
| COERULEOLACTITE | CaAl6(PO4)4(OH)8•4-5H2O | phosphates, arsenates and vanadates | phosphates | minor |
Description
| Description: | sample with yellow furongite crystals, crust of canary-yellow moreauite crystals, white coeruleolactite coating |
Origin
Country:
Congo (RDC)
Region:
Katanga
Locality:
Kobokobo
Specification
| Donors | Lhoest | Sampling year | |
| Donation year | 1968 | Registration date | |
| Quantity | 1 | Dimension code 1>2>3 | 2 |
| Size | 6 x 5 cm | Quality code 1>2>3 | 1 |
| Holotype | no | Thin section | no |
| Paratype | no | Chemical analysis | no |
| Radioactive | yes | X-Ray spectra | yes |
