Wölsendorfite, Becquerelite, Uranophane, Rutherfordine, Curite, Uraninite

Specimen ID: UWT-RTN

Mineral(s)
Wölsendorfite : Pb7(UO2)14O19(OH)4·12H2O
Becquerelite : Ca(UO2)6O4(OH)6·8H2O
Uranophane : Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2·5H2O
Rutherfordine : (UO2)CO3
Curite : Pb3(H2O)2[(UO2)4O4(OH)3]2
Uraninite : UO2
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
85mm
Events

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Red Wölsendorfite with amber Becquerelite, yellow Uranophane, beige Rutherfordine and orange Curite on massive Uraninite. These are the great combo specimens from Shinkolobwe. Ex Bruno Van Mol specimen. Collection and photo, with the assistance of Richard De Nul, Paul De Bondt.
Paul De Bondt - 10th September 2008

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Paul De Bondt - 3rd October 2008
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