Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)

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Mineral List:

Adamite Zn   2 (AsO   4 )(OH) Reference: [No reference listed] Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Agardite-(Y) (Y,Ca)Cu   6 [(OH)   6 |(AsO   4 ,HAsO   4 )|(AsO   4 )   2 ] · 3H   2 O Reference: [Deliens, M. (1989): Agardite-(Y) of Mutoshi, Shaba, Zaire. Ann. Soc. Geol. Belg. 112, 207-213. (in French); Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 4, 2000] Allophane var: Cupro-Allophane Reference: [Paul De Bondt] Almandine Fe 2+ 3 Al   2 [SiO   4 ]   3 Reference: [P Haas collection] Kamiaba, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © jdehaye Anglesite PbSO   4 Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Anhydrite CaSO   4 Reference: [Mineralogical Record: 20: 287-288.] 'Apatite' Reference: [Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 18, pp. 301-311 (1980)] Apatite-(CaF) Ca   5 [F|(PO   4 )   3 ] Reference: [No reference listed] Aragonite CaCO   3 Reference: [Mineralogical Record: 20: 287-288.] Aragonite var: Flos Ferri Reference: [Paul De Bondt.] Arfvedsonite [Na][Na   2 ][Fe 2+ 4 Fe 3+   ][(OH)   2 |Si   8 O   22 ] Colour: Dark brown to black Description: When dissolving calcite out of Almandine pockets, some times the mineral occurs. Reference: [Checked; Paul De Bondt] Kamiaba, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Arsenopyrite FeAsS - (Fe   0.90 Co   0.10 )AsS Reference: [Kamona, A.F., Lévêque, J., Friedrich, G., and Haack, U. (1999): Mineralium Deposita 34, 273-283.; Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Asbolane (Ni,Co)   2-x Mn 4+   (O,OH)   4 · nH   2 O Reference: [Mineralogical Record: 20: 287-288.] Astrocyanite-(Ce) (TL) Cu   2 (Ce,Nd,La)   2 (UO   2 )[(OH)   2 |(CO   3 )   5 ] · 1.5H   2 O Type Locality: Kamoto East Open cut, Kamoto, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Mandarino, 1997]; Eur. J. Mineral., 1990, 2] Kamoto East Open cut, Kamoto, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Atacamite Cu   2 [(OH)   3 |Cl] Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Athabascaite Cu   5 Se   4 Reference: [Can.Min. 46,19-31(2008)] Aurichalcite (Zn,Cu)   5 [(OH)   3 |CO   3 ]   2 Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Azurite Cu   3 [OH|CO   3 ]   2 Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Shangulowé Mine, Kambove, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Baryte BaSO   4 Reference: [No reference listed] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)   Beaverite Pb(Fe 3+   ,Cu,Al)   3 [(OH)   3 |SO   4 ]   2 Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Becquerelite (TL) Ca(UO   2 )   6 O   4 (OH)   6 · 8H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [C.R.Acad.Sci.Paris,(1922) 174, 1240-1242] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried Berzelianite Cu   2 Se Reference: [Can.Min. 46,19-31(2008)] β-Uranophane Ca(UO   2 )   2 [HSiO   4 ]   2 · 5H   2 O Reference: [No reference listed] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © P.Queneau Betekhtinite Pb   2 (Cu,Fe)   21 S   15 Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Bieberite CoSO   4 ·7H   2 O Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Luishia Mine, Katanga, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Ł Kruszewski 08 Bijvoetite-(Y) (TL) (Y,Dy)   2 (UO   2 )   4 [(OH)   6 |(CO   3 )   4 ] · 11H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Canadian Mineralogist (1982): 20: 231-238; Nickel & Nichols, 1991 - "Mineral Reference Manual", p22] Billietite (TL) Ba(UO   2 )   6 O   4 (OH)   6 · 4-8H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Mineralogical Record: 8: 390; Mineralogical Record: 9: 33; Mineralogical Record: 20: 278.] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © JM. Johannet Biotite Reference: [Econ Geol (1988) 83:118-139] Bisbeeite (Cu,Mg)SiO   3 ·nH   2 O Reference: [A. M. I. Martins collection] Bismuth Bi Reference: [No reference listed] Bismuthinite Bi   2 S   3 Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Bornite Cu   5 FeS   4 Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Kamoto Principal Mine (Kamoto Fond Mine; Kamoto Mine), Kamoto, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © John Sobolewski Briartite (TL) Cu   2 (Fe,Zn)GeS   4 Type Locality: Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Bull.Soc.fr.Min.Crist.(1965) 88, 432-437] Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © luigi chiappino Brochantite Cu   4 [(OH)   6 |SO   4 ] Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Kabolela Mine, Kambove, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © 2002 Thames Valley Minerals Buttgenbachite (TL) Cu   19 [(OH)   32 |(NO   3 )   2 |Cl   4 ] · 2H   2 O Type Locality: Likasi Mine (Panda Mine), Likasi, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 573; Lapis (1992): 17(3), 13-40.] Likasi Mine (Panda Mine), Likasi, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Thomas Witzke 'Calamine' Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Calcite CaCO   3 Reference: [] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Dan & Diana Weinrich Calcite var: Cobaltoan Calcite (Ca,Co)CO   3 Reference: [No reference listed] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Rob Lavinsky Calcite var: Zincian Calcite (Ca,Zn)[CO   3 ] Reference: [Paul De Bondt.] Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Carnotite K   2 (UO   2 )   2 [VO   4 ]   2 · 3H   2 O Reference: [MinRec 22:13-20,28] Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Elmar Lackner Carrollite Cu(Co,Ni)   2 S   4 Reference: [MinRec 22:53, 22:54]; Mineralogical Record (2001) 32:252] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Rob Lavinsky Cassiterite SnO   2 Description: red-brown Reference: [http://www.mineralmundi.com/congo-(kinshasa)/katanga/manono.aspx] Cattierite (TL) CoS   2 Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [American Mineralogist (1945): 30: 488.; Econ Geol (1997) 92:468-484] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Arliguie M 'Cattierite-Vaesite Series' CoS   2 - NiS   2 Reference: [www.ulb.ac.be/sciences/katangapgm/CAP.pdf.] Cerussite PbCO   3 Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Cesplumtantite (TL) (Cs,Na)   2 (Pb,Sb 3+   )   3 Ta   8 O   24 Type Locality: Manono, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Mineralogicheskii Zhurnal 8/5 (1986), 92] Chalcanthite CuSO   4 ·5H   2 O Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © 2002 Thames Valley Minerals 'Chalcedony' Reference: [Haest, M., Muchez, P., Dewaele, S., Boyce, A.J., von Quadt, A., and Schneider, J. (2009): Mineralium Deposita 44, 505-522.] Chalcocite Cu   2 S Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © fabreminerals.com Chalcocyanite CuSO   4 Reference: [Haest, M., Muchez, P., Dewaele, S., Boyce, A.J., von Quadt, A., and Schneider, J. (2009): Mineralium Deposita 44, 505-522.] Chalcomenite Cu[SeO   3 ] · 2H   2 O Reference: [MinRec 20:280] Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Chalcopyrite CuFeS   2 Reference: [] Kamoya South II Mine (Kamoya Sud Mine; Kamoya South Mine), Kamoya, Kambove, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Dan Weinrich, Inc. Chernikovite (H   3 O)   2 (UO   2 )   2 [PO   4 ]   2 · 6H   2 O Reference: [] 'Chlorite Group' Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Chrysocolla (Cu,Al)   2 H   2 Si   2 O   5 (OH)   4 ·nH   2 O Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Antonio Borrelli Claringbullite (TL) Cu   4 [(OH)   7 |Cl] · nH   2 O Type Locality: M'sesa deposit, Kambove, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Min.Mag.(1977) 41, 433-436] Clausthalite PbSe Reference: [Mineralogical Record: 20: 287-288.] Clinochlore (Mg,Fe 2+   )   5 Al[(OH)   8 |AlSi   3 O   10 ] Reference: [www.ulb.ac.be/sciences/katangapgm/STUMAT.pdf.] Clinoclase Cu   3 [(OH)   3 |AsO   4 ] Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Cobaltite CoAsS Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Cobaltomenite Co[SeO   3 ] · 2H   2 O Description: Found on the 2,400 level of the Musonoi-Extension mine Reference: [Gauthier, G. & Deliens, M. (1999): Cobalt minerals of the Katanga Crescent, Congo. Mineralogical Record 30 (4): 255-273] Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Leon Hupperichs Columbite (Fe,Mn)(Nb,Ta)   2 O   6 Reference: [http://www.mineralmundi.com/congo-(kinshasa)/katanga/manono.aspx] Colusite Cu   26 V   2 (As,Sn,Sb)   6 S   32 Reference: [www.ulb.ac.be/sciences/katangapgm/STUMAT.pdf.] Comblainite (TL) (Ni   x ,Co   1-x )(OH)   2 (CO   3 )   (1-x)/2 ·nH   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Bulletin de Minéralogie 103 (1980), 113.] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Luc Vandenberghe Connellite Cu   19 [(OH)   32 |SO   4 |Cl   4 ] · 3H   2 O Reference: [] Copper Cu Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Mupine Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © 2004 JBS Cornetite (TL) Cu   3 [(OH)   3 |PO   4 ] Type Locality: L'Etoile du Congo Mine (Star of the Congo Mine; Kalukuluku Mine), Lubumbashi (Elizabethville), Southern area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 176 & 790.] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Rao Cornubite Cu   5 [(OH)   2 |AsO   4 ]   2 Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Mindingi Mine, Swambo, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Cosalite Pb   2 Bi   2 S   5 Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Cousinite (TL) MgU   2 Mo   2 O   11 ·6H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Vaes, J. F. (1959) American Mineralogist: 44: 910.] Covellite CuS Description: Seleniocovellite : Se up to 22%. Reference: [] Crocoite Pb(CrO   4 ) Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Cuprite Cu   2 O Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Rob Lavinsky Cuprite var: Chalcotrichite Cu   2 O Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] 'Cuproasbolane' Reference: [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"] Cuprosklodowskite (TL) Cu(UO   2 )   2 [HSiO   4 ]   2 · 6H   2 O Type Locality: Kalongwe deposit, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Ann.Soc.Gèol.Belg.(1933) 56, B 331-332] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © 2008 Jesse Crawford Curienite Pb(UO   2 )   2 [VO   4 ]   2 · 5H   2 O Reference: [] Curite (TL) Pb   3+x (H   2 O)   2 [(UO   2 )   4 O   4+x (OH)   3-x ]   2 Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris (1921). 173, 1186-1187.] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried Cyanotrichite Cu   4 Al   2 [(OH)   12 |SO   4 ] · 2H   2 O Reference: [Mineralogical Record: 20: 287-288.] Demesmaekerite (TL) Pb   2 Cu   5 (UO   2 )   2 (SeO   3 )   6 (OH)   6 ·2H   2 O Type Locality: Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Bull.Soc.fr.Min.Crist.(1965) 88, 422-425] Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried Derriksite (TL) Cu   4 UO   2 (SeO   3 )   2 (OH)   6 ·H   2 O Type Locality: Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Bull.Soc.fr.Min.Crist.(1971) 94, 534-537] Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried Descloizite Pb(Zn,Cu)[OH|VO   4 ] Reference: [www.ulb.ac.be/sciences/katangapgm/STUMAT.pdf.] Descloizite var: Cuprian Descloizite Pb(Zn,Cu)VO   4 OH Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Devilline CaCu   4 (SO   4 )   2 (OH)   6 ·3H   2 O Reference: [Mineralogical Record: 20: 287-288.] Dewindtite (TL) Pb(UO   2 )   3 [OH|PO   4 ]   2 · 3H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 875, 914, 928 (as Renardite), 989; Mineralogical Record: 20: 287-288.] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Elmar Lackner Digenite Cu   9 S   5 Description: Seleniodigenite : Cu7.05 S2.56 Se1.44 Se up to 18%, Se/S+Se up to 0.36 Deep parts of the superficial oxidation zone : metasomatic lenses of digenite, associated with malachite, chalcomenite, kasolite, cuprosklodowskite, wulfenite, etc. Secondary S-Se concentration, or primary sulfide mineralization associated with uraninite. Reference: [Bull. Soc. Franç. Minér. Crist., 1964, LXXXVII, pp. 613-617.] Dioptase Cu   6 (Si   6 O   18 )·6H   2 O Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Tagliabue-Foschi Djurleite Cu   31 S   16 Reference: [J. Cailteux, F. Dimanche : "Examen des oxydes de fer et titane dans l'environnement du gisement de cuivre de Musoshi (Shaba, République du Zaïre)", Bull. Soc. Fr. Minéral. Cristallogr. , 1973, 96, 378-382. ] Dolerophanite Cu   2 [O|SO   4 ] Reference: [Haest, M., Muchez, P., Dewaele, S., Boyce, A.J., von Quadt, A., and Schneider, J. (2009): Mineralium Deposita 44, 505-522.] Dolomite CaMg(CO   3 )   2 Reference: [Eur. J. Mineral., 1989, 1, pp. 85-88] Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © ARLIGUIE M Dolomite var: Cobaltoan Dolomite (Ca,Mg,Co)CO   3 Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © A. Godelitsas Dolomite var: Ferroan Dolomite Reference: [Haest, M., Muchez, P., Dewaele, S., Boyce, A.J., von Quadt, A., and Schneider, J. (2009): Mineralium Deposita 44, 505-522.] Dolomite var: Zincian Dolomite Ca(Mg,Zn)(CO   3 )   2 Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Dumontite (TL) Pb   2 (UO   2 )   3 [(OH)   2 |PO   4 ]   2 · 3H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris (1924): 179: 693-695; Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 929.] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried Elbaite var: Tsilaisite Na(Mn 2+   AlFe 2+   )   3 Al   6 [(O,OH,F)   4 │(OH)   3 │(BO   3 )   3 │Si   6 O   18 ] Reference: [No reference listed] Kasekelesa (Kasekelua) deposit, Lulua, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © 1995-2001 Trinity Mineral Co. Erythrite Co   3 (AsO   4 )   2 ·8H   2 O Reference: [http://www.tenke.com/s/CopperCobaltDeposit.asp] 'Feldspar Group' Reference: [http://www.mineralmundi.com/congo-(kinshasa)/katanga/manono.aspx] Fletcherite Cu(Ni,Co)   2 S   4 Reference: [Gauthier, G., King, V., and Morgan, R., in press, Carrollite from Kamoya South II Mine.] Florencite-(La) (TL) LaAl   3 [(OH)   6 |(PO   4 )   2 ] Type Locality: Shituru Mine, Likasi, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 18, pp. 301-311 (1980)] Fluorite CaF   2 Reference: [Paul De Bondt.] Kakontwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Foordite (Sn,Pb)(Nb,Ta)   2 O   6 Reference: [T. Witzke, unpublished microprobe analysis] Manono, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Thomas Witzke Fourmarierite (TL) PbU   4 O   13 ·4H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Ann.Soc.Géol.Belg.(1924) 47, C 41-43] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © JM. Johannet Francevillite (Ba,Pb)(UO   2 )   2 [VO   4 ]   2 · 5H   2 O Reference: [] Françoisite-(Nd) (TL) (Nd,Ce,Sm)(UO   2 )   3 [O|OH|(PO   4 )   2 ] · 6H   2 O Type Locality: Kamoto East Open cut, Kamoto, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Mandarino, 1997]; Eur. J. Mineral., 1990, 2] Kamoto East Open cut, Kamoto, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © JBS 2006 Galena PbS Reference: [Kamona, A.F., Lévêque, J., Friedrich, G., and Haack, U. (1999): Mineralium Deposita 34, 273-283.; Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Gallite (TL) CuGaS   2 Type Locality: Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Monatshefte (1958): 241-264.; Kamona, A.F., Lévêque, J., Friedrich, G., and Haack, U. (1999): Mineralium Deposita 34, 273-283.; Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Geerite ? Cu   8 S   5 Reference: [Can.Min. 46,19-31(2008)] Gerhardtite Cu   2 [(OH)   3 |NO   3 ] Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 309.] Likasi Mine (Panda Mine), Likasi, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Brent Thorne Germanite Cu   13 Fe   2 Ge   2 S   16 Reference: [Kamona, A.F., Lévêque, J., Friedrich, G., and Haack, U. (1999): Mineralium Deposita 34, 273-283.; Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © G. van der Veldt Germanocolusite Cu   26 V   2 (Ge,As)   6 S   32 Reference: [http://webcenter.ru/~minbooks/ndm_38_cont.html ; Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Glaukosphaerite (Cu,Ni)   2 [(OH)   2 |CO   3 ] Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Kasompi Mine (Menda Mine; Kasompi Hill), Swambo, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Knut Eldjarn Goethite α-Fe 3+   O(OH) Reference: [No reference listed] Gold Au Reference: [No reference listed] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Van King Graphite C Reference: [No reference listed] Greenockite CdS Reference: [No reference listed] Guilleminite (TL) Ba(UO   2 )   3 (SeO   3 )   2 (OH)   4 ·3H   2 O Type Locality: Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Bull.Soc.fr.Min.Crist.(1965) 88, 132-135] Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried 'Gummite' Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Gypsum Ca[SO   4 ] · 2H   2 O Reference: [No reference listed] Gysinite-(Nd) (TL) Pb(Nd,La)[OH|(CO   3 )   2 ] · H   2 O Type Locality: Kasompi Mine (Menda Mine; Kasompi Hill), Swambo, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Description: The mineral was identified on a single specimen mistakenly labelled as Shinkolobwe. The mineral association however, is typical for Kasompi. Reference: [Amer.Min.(1985) 70, 1314-1317; Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © 2004 JBS Halite NaCl Reference: [No reference listed] Hematite Fe   2 O   3 Reference: [No reference listed] Hematite var: Martite Habit: octahedrons Colour: Steel gray to black Reference: [Paul De Bondt.] Hemimorphite Zn   4 [(OH)   2 |Si   2 O   7 ] · H   2 O Reference: [No reference listed] Kengere Mine, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Heterogenite (TL) CoO(OH) Type Locality: Mindingi Mine, Swambo, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Description: TL of the Heterogenite-2H polytype. Reference: [Min.Mag.(1973) 39, 152-157; Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] L'Etoile du Congo Mine (Star of the Congo Mine; Kalukuluku Mine), Lubumbashi (Elizabethville), Southern area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Rob Lavinsky Hollingworthite ? (Rh,Pt,Pd)AsS Reference: [www.ulb.ac.be/sciences/katangapgm/CAP.pdf.] Hydrozincite Zn   5 [(OH)   3 |CO   3 ]   2 Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Ianthinite (TL) U 4+   (UO   2 )   5 O   7 · 10H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Bull. de Min.82 (1959), 80; Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Brent Thorne Idaite Cu   5 FeS   6 Reference: [J. Cailteux, F. Dimanche : "Examen des oxydes de fer et titane dans l'environnement du gisement de cuivre de Musoshi (Shaba, République du Zaïre)", Bull. Soc. Fr. Minéral. Cristallogr. , 1973, 96, 378-382. ] Ilmenite Fe 2+   TiO   3 Description: Ilmenite --> Hematite + rutile. Reference: [J. Cailteux, F. Dimanche : "Examen des oxydes de fer et titane dans l'environnement du gisement de cuivre de Musoshi (Shaba, République du Zaïre)", Bull. Soc. Fr. Minéral. Cristallogr. , 1973, 96, 378-382. ] Iriginite UO   2 Mo   2 O   7 ·3H   2 O Reference: [Mineralogical Record: 20: 287-288.] Jarosite KFe 3+     3 [(OH)   3 |SO   4 ]   2 Reference: [Mineralogical Record: 20: 287-288.] Julienite (TL) Na   2 [Co(SCN)   4 ] · 8H   2 O Type Locality: Shamitumba (Chamibumba), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Schoep, A. and V. Billiet (1935) Contribution à l’étude du réseau de la julienite [Na2Co(CSN)4 •8H2O]. Zeits. Krist., 91, 229–234 (in French); Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 1106; Mereiter, K. and A. Preisinger (1982) Acta Crystallographica (1982): B38: 1084-1088.] Shamitumba (Chamibumba), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © 2007, JGW Kamotoite-(Y) (TL) Y   2 (UO   2 )   4 [O   4 |(CO   3 )   3 ] · 14H   2 O Type Locality: Kamoto East Open cut, Kamoto, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Bull. Mineral., 1986, 109; Eur. J. Mineral., 1990, 2] Kamoto East Open cut, Kamoto, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Brent Thorne Kaolinite Al   2 Si   2 O   5 (OH)   4 Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Kasolite (TL) Pb(UO   2 )[SiO   4 ] · H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Comptes rendu de l’Académie des sciences de Paris (1922): 173, 1476-1477; Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 914.] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © 2008 Jesse Crawford 'K Feldspar' Reference: [Econ Geol (1988) 83:118-139] Kipushite (TL) (Cu,Zn)   5 Zn[(OH)   3 |PO   4 ]   2 · H   2 O Type Locality: Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Can.Min. (1985) 23, 35-42; Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Brent Thorne Klockmannite CuSe Reference: [Econ Geol (1997) 92:468-484] Kolbeckite ScPO   4 ·2H   2 O Reference: [Mineralogical Record: 20: 287-288.] Kolwezite (TL) (Cu,Co)   2 [(OH)   2 |CO   3 ] Type Locality: Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Bull.Minéral.(1980) 103, 179-184] Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Steve Rust Kotulskite ? Pd(Te,Bi)   1-2 Reference: [www.ulb.ac.be/sciences/katangapgm/CAP.pdf.] Kuramite Cu   3 SnS   4 Reference: [www.ulb.ac.be/sciences/katangapgm/STUMAT.pdf.] Kyanite Al   2 [O|SiO   4 ] Description: Not part of the Luisha copper deposit. Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Lepersonnite-(Gd) (TL) Ca(Gd,Dy)   2 [(UO   2 )   6 (OH)   6 (CO   3 )   2 (SiO   4 )]   4 ·48(H   2 O) Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Can.Min.(1982) 20, 231-238] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried Leucoxene Reference: [J. Cailteux, F. Dimanche : "Examen des oxydes de fer et titane dans l'environnement du gisement de cuivre de Musoshi (Shaba, République du Zaïre)", Bull. Soc. Fr. Minéral. Cristallogr. , 1973, 96, 378-382. ; Econ Geol (1988) 83:118-139] Libethenite Cu   2 [OH|PO   4 ] Reference: [No reference listed] L'Etoile du Congo Mine (Star of the Congo Mine; Kalukuluku Mine), Lubumbashi (Elizabethville), Southern area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Saul Krotki 2003 Liebigite Ca   2 (UO   2 )[CO   3 ]   3 · 11H   2 O Reference: [] Likasite (TL) Cu   3 [(OH)   5 |NO   3 ] · 2H   2 O Type Locality: Likasi Mine (Panda Mine), Likasi, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Likasi Mine (Panda Mine), Likasi, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Brent Thorne Limonite FeO(OH)·nH   2 O Reference: [Paul De Bondt.] Katonto hill, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Linnaeite Co 2+   Co 3+ 2 S   4 Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Lizardite Mg   3 [(OH)   4 |Si   2 O   5 ] Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] Löllingite FeAs   2 Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Ludjibaite (TL) Cu   5 [(OH)   2 |PO   4 ]   2 Type Locality: Ludjiba Mts, Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Bull. Mineral., 1988, 111] Shituru Mine, Likasi, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Brent Thorne Magnesite MgCO   3 Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] Malachite Cu   2 [(OH)   2 |CO   3 ] Reference: [No reference listed] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Rob Lavinsky Marthozite (TL) Cu(UO   2 )   3 (SeO   3 )   3 (OH)   2 ·7H   2 O Type Locality: Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Bull.Soc.fr.Min.Crist.(1969) 92, 278-283] Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Brent Thorne Massicot PbO Reference: [No reference listed] Masuyite (TL) Pb(UO   2 )   3 O   3 (OH)   2 · 3H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [AmMin 85:1565] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Richard De Nul Melonite NiTe   2 Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288; Econ Geol (1997) 92:468-484] Merenskyite (Pd,Pt)(Te,Bi)   2 Reference: [www.ulb.ac.be/sciences/katangapgm/CAP.pdf.] Metasaléeite (TL) Mg(UO   2 )(PO   4 )   2 ·8H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Mrose (1950) American Mineralogist: 35: 525.] Metaschoepite (TL) UO   3 · 1-2H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Am Min 50 (1965), 235] Metastudtite (TL) UO   4 · 2H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Amer.Min.(1983) 68, 456-458] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried Metatorbernite Cu(UO   2 )   2 [PO   4 ]   2 · 8H   2 O Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © 2002 Thames Valley Minerals Metatyuyamunite Ca(UO   2 )   2 [VO   4 ]   2 · 3-5H   2 O Reference: [No reference listed] Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Elmar Lackner Metavandendriesscheite (TL) PbU   7 O   22 ·nH   2 O n < 12 Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Am Min 45 (1960), 1026] Microcline K[AlSi   3 O   8 ] Reference: [Econ Geol (1988) 83:118-139] Millerite NiS Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] Mimetite Pb   5 [Cl|(AsO   4 )   3 ] Reference: [Paul De Bondt.] Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Molybdenite MoS   2 Reference: [Kamona, A.F., Lévêque, J., Friedrich, G., and Haack, U. (1999): Mineralium Deposita 34, 273-283.; Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Molybdite MoO   3 Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] 'Monazite' Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Monticellite CaMg[SiO   4 ] Reference: [MinMag 58:496] Morenosite NiSO   4 ·7H   2 O Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] Mottramite Pb(Cu,Zn)[OH|VO   4 ] Reference: [No reference listed] Mottramite var: Duhamelite (Pb,Bi,Ca)Cu[(OH,O)|VO   4 ] Reference: [MinRec 22:13-20,28] Muscovite KAl   2 [(OH)   2 |AlSi   3 O   10 ] Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] Muscovite var: Barian Muscovite (K,Ba)(Al,Mg)   2 [(OH)   2 |AlSi   3 O   10 ] Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Neotocite (Mn,Fe,Mg)SiO   3 ·H   2 O Description: Cobalt-bearing. Reference: [Gunnar Farber specimens.] Népouite (Ni,Mg)   3 Si   2 O   5 (OH)   4 Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] Nickeline NiAs Reference: [Weiss, S. (2006): Carrollit, Dolomit, Nickelin, Sphärocobaltit und Baryt aus der Provinz Shaba, Kongo. LAPIS 31 (9), 44-46] Oosterboschite (TL) (Pd,Cu)   7 Se   5 Type Locality: Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Bull.Soc.fr.Min.Crist.(1970) 93, 476-481; Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"] Opal SiO   2 ·nH   2 O Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] Oursinite (TL) (Co,Mg)(UO   2 )   2 [HSiO   4 ]   2 · 6H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Bull.Minéral.(1983) 106, 305-308] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © sandro maggia Palladinite PdO Reference: [Can.Min. 46,19-31(2008)] Palladium (Pd,Pt) Reference: [No reference listed] Palladseite Pd   17 Se   15 Reference: [Can.Min. 46,19-31(2008)] Paraschoepite (TL) UO   3 · 2H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Am Min 45 (1960), 1026; Nickel & Nichols, 1991, p160 - "Mineral Reference Manual"] Parsonsite (TL) Pb   2 (UO   2 )[PO   4 ]   2 · 2H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Comptes rendu de l’Académie des sciences de Paris (1923): 176, 171-173; Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 914.] Penroseite (Ni,Co,Cu)Se   2 Reference: [www.ulb.ac.be/sciences/katangapgm/CAP.pdf.] Pentlandite (Fe,Ni)   9 S   8 Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] Phosphuranylite (H   3 O)   3 KCa(UO   2 )   7 [O|PO   4 ]   4 · 8H   2 O Reference: [] Phurcalite Ca   2 (UO   2 )   3 [O|PO   4 ]   2 · 7H   2 O Reference: [] Piretite (TL) Ca(UO   2 )   3 (SeO   3 )   2 (OH)   4 ·4H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Can Min (1996), 34 (6), p. 1317] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Brent Thorne Plancheite Cu   8 [(OH)   4 |Si   8 O   22 ] · H   2 O Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Shangulowé Mine, Kambove, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © 2002 Thames Valley Minerals Platinum Pt Reference: [MinRec 20:276] Polydymite Ni 2+   Ni 3+ 2 S   4 Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] Protasite (TL) Ba(UO   2 )   3 O   3 (OH)   2 · 3H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Amer.Min.(1987) 72, 1230-1238] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Thomas Witzke Pseudojohannite Cu   6.5 (UO   2 )   8 [O   8 |(OH)   5 |(SO   4 )   4 ] · 25H   2 O Reference: [Brugger, J. et al (2006) American Mineralogist: 91: 929-936.] Pseudomalachite Cu   5 [(OH)   2 |PO   4 ]   2 Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] M'sesa deposit, Kambove, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Pyrite FeS   2 Reference: [Kamona, A.F., Lévêque, J., Friedrich, G., and Haack, U. (1999): Mineralium Deposita 34, 273-283.; Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Pyrite var: Bravoite (Fe,Ni)S   2 Reference: [Mineralogical Record: 20: 287-288.] 'Pyrobitumen' Reference: [Haest, M., Muchez, P., Dewaele, S., Boyce, A.J., von Quadt, A., and Schneider, J. (2009): Mineralium Deposita 44, 505-522.] Pyromorphite Pb   5 [Cl|(PO   4 )   3 ] Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © 2008, JGW Quartz SiO   2 Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Kambove, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Quartz var: Blue Quartz Reference: [www.asahi-net.or.jp/~UG7S-KTU/e_bqrz2.htm ] Quartz var: Citrine ? Reference: [Safaa Yu collection] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Orbital Joe Reichenbachite Cu   5 [(OH)   2 |PO   4 ]   2 Reference: [No reference listed] Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Rob Lavinsky Renierite (TL) (Cu,Zn)   11 (Ge,As)   2 Fe   4 S   16 Type Locality: Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Gramaccioli, C. M., 1985. Conoscere i minerali. I solfosali. Istituto Geografico De Agostini, Novara, 96 pp; Kamona, A.F., Lévêque, J., Friedrich, G., and Haack, U. (1999): Mineralium Deposita 34, 273-283.; Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Rafa Muñoz Alvarado Richetite (TL) PbU   4 O   13 ·4H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Bull.Soc.belge Géol.(1947) 70, B 212-226] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried Roubaultite (TL) Cu   2 (UO   2 )   3 (OH)   10 · 5H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Bull.Soc.fr.Min.Crist.(1970) 93, 550-554] KOV Open cut (Kamoto-Oliveira-Virgule Open cut), Kamoto, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Brent Thorne Rutherfordine (UO   2 )[CO   3 ] Reference: [No reference listed] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried Rutile TiO   2 Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] Saléeite Mg(UO   2 )   2 (PO   4 )   2 ·10H   2 O Reference: [THOREAU, J. et VAES, J.-F. (1932). – La saléeite, nouveau minéral uranifère. Bulletin de la société belge de géologie, paléontologie et hydrologie, 42, pp 96-100 / PIRET, P. et DELIENS, M. (1980). – Nouvelles données sur la saléeite holotype de Shinkolobwe . Bulletin de Minéralogie, 103, pp 630-632; Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 989.; Mrose (1950) American Mineralogist: 35: 525.] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © JDehove Sayrite (TL) Pb   2 (UO   2 )   5 O   6 (OH)   2 ·4H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Bull.Minéral.(1983) 106, 299-304] 'Scapolite' Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] Scheelite Ca[WO   4 ] Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Schmitterite (UO   2 )[TeO   3 ] Reference: [] Schoepite (TL) (UO   2 )   8 O   2 (OH)   12 · 12H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Am Min 50 (1965), 235; Can Min 34 (1996), 1071] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried Schuilingite-(Nd) (TL) PbCu(Nd,Gd,Sm,Y)(CO   3 )   3 (OH)·1.5H   2 O Type Locality: Kasompi Mine (Menda Mine; Kasompi Hill), Swambo, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Description: The mineral was identified on a single specimen mistakenly labelled as Shinkolobwe. The mineral association however, is typical for Kasompi. Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Kasompi Mine (Menda Mine; Kasompi Hill), Swambo, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Thomas Witzke Sengierite (TL) Cu   2 (UO   2 )   2 [VO   4 ]   2 · 6H   2 O Type Locality: Luiswishi Mine, Lubumbashi (Elizabethville), Southern area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Am Min (1949) 34 (1-2), 109-120; Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 1048.] Luiswishi Mine, Lubumbashi (Elizabethville), Southern area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried Shabaite-(Nd) (TL) Ca(Nd,Sm,Y)   2 (UO   2 )[(OH)   2 |(CO   3 )   4 ] · 6H   2 O Type Locality: Kamoto East Open cut, Kamoto, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Mandarino, 1997]; Eur. J. Mineral., 1990, 2; Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Kamoto East Open cut, Kamoto, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Richard De Nul Sharpite (TL) Ca(UO   2 )   6 [(OH)   4 |(CO   3 )   5 ] · 6H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Bull.Inst.roy.col.belge,(1938) 9, 333-336; Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)   Shattuckite Cu   5 [(OH)   2 |(SiO   3 )   4 ] Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © 2008 Jesse Crawford Shungite Reference: [Paul De Bondt.] Siderite FeCO   3 Reference: [No reference listed] Siegenite from CoNi   2 S   4 to NiCo   2 S   4 Description: Seleniosiegenite (cf. Bull. Soc. Franç. Minér. Crist., 1964, LXXXVII, pp. 613-617). Reference: [www.ulb.ac.be/sciences/katangapgm/STUMAT.pdf.] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Arliguie M Silver Ag Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Sklodowskite (TL) Mg(UO   2 )   2 [HSiO   4 ]   2 · 5H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Am Min 66 (1981), 610] Kamoto East Open cut, Kamoto, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried Smithsonite ZnCO   3 Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Kengere Mine, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Soddyite (TL) (UO   2 )   2 SiO   4 ·2H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [C.R.Acad.Sci.Paris,(1922) 174, 1066-1067] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried Spangolite Cu   6 Al[(OH)   12 |Cl|SO   4 ] · 3H   2 O Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Sphalerite (Zn,Fe 2+   )S Reference: [Kamona, A.F., Lévêque, J., Friedrich, G., and Haack, U. (1999): Mineralium Deposita 34, 273-283.; Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Arliguie M Spherocobaltite CoCO   3 Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © 2008 Jesse Crawford Spinel MgAl   2 O   4 Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] Spionkopite Cu   39 S   28 Reference: [Can.Min. 46,19-31(2008)] Stannoidite Cu + 6 Cu 2+ 2 (Fe 2+   ,Zn)   3 Sn   2 S   12 Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Stilleite (TL) ZnSe Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Ramdohr, P. (1956) Stilleit, ein neues Mineral, natürliches Zinkselenid, von Shinkolobwe. Geotektonisches Symposium zu Ehren von Hans Stille, 481–483. (in German); MinRec 20:287-288; Econ Geol (1997) 92:468-484] Stromeyerite AgCuS Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Studtite (TL) [(UO   2 )(O   2 )(H   2 O)   2 ]·H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Am Min 59 (1974), 166; Čejka, J., Sejkora, J. and Deliens, M. (1996): New data on studtite, UO4•4H2O, from Shinkolobwe, Shaba, Zaire. N. Jb. Mineral. Mh. 1996, 125-134. ] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © D.Respino Sulvanite Cu   3 VS   4 Reference: [www.ulb.ac.be/sciences/katangapgm/STUMAT.pdf.] Kambove Principal Mine, Kambove, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Arliguie M Swamboite (TL) UH   6 (UO   2 )   6 (SiO   4 )   6 ·30H   2 O Type Locality: Swambo Hill (Swambo Mine), Swambo, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Can.Min.(1981) 19, 553-557; Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Swambo Hill (Swambo Mine), Swambo, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Knut Eldjarn Talc Mg   3 Si   4 O   10 (OH)   2 Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] Tantalite (Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)   2 O   6 Reference: [http://www.mineralmundi.com/congo-(kinshasa)/katanga/manono.aspx] Tennantite (Cu,Ag,Fe,Zn)   12 As   4 S   13 Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Tenorite CuO Reference: [No reference listed] Thoreaulite (TL) SnTa   2 O   6 Type Locality: Manono, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"] Manono, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Arliguie M Tin Sn Reference: [www.ulb.ac.be/sciences/katangapgm/STUMAT.pdf.] Torbernite Cu(UO   2 )   2 (PO   4 )   2 ·12H   2 O Reference: [] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © 1 'Tourmaline' AD   3 G   6 (BO   3 )   3 [T   6 O   18 ]Y   3 Z Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] Trogtalite CoSe   2 Description: Cu-Pd rich trogtalite. Reference: [Gauthier, G. & Deliens, M. (1999): Cobalt minerals of the Katanga Crescent, Congo. Mineralogical Record 30 (4): 255-273] Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)   Tsumebite Pb   2 Cu[OH|SO   4 |PO   4 ] Reference: [No reference listed] Tungstenite WS   2 Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Turquoise Cu(Al,Fe 3+   )   6 [(OH)   4 |(PO   4 )   2 ]   2 · 4H   2 O Reference: [No reference listed] Katonto hill, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Paul De Bondt Tyuyamunite Ca(UO   2 )   2 [VO   4 ]   2 · 5-8H   2 O Reference: [No reference listed] Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Rob Lavinsky Umangite Cu   3 Se   2 Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288; Econ Geol (1997) 92:468-484] Umohoite (UO   2 )MoO   4 ·4H   2 O Reference: [MinRec 20:286-287] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Brent Thorne 2008 Urancalcarite (TL) Ca(UO   2 )   3 [(OH)   6 |CO   3 ] · 3H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Bull.Minéral.(1984) 107, 21-24] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © JM. Johannet Uraninite UO   2 Reference: [Mandarino, 1997] Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Rob Lavinsky Uranocircite Ba(UO   2 )   2 [PO   4 ]   2 · 10H   2 O Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] Uranophane Ca(UO   2 )   2 [HSiO   4 ]   2 · 5H   2 O Reference: [] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © O. Dziallas Uranopilite (UO   2 )   6 [(OH)   10 |SO   4 ] · 12H   2 O Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 582; Mineralogical Record: 20: 287-288.] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Leon Hupperichs Vaesite (TL) NiS   2 Type Locality: Kasompi Mine (Menda Mine; Kasompi Hill), Swambo, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © JF Carpentier 2007 Vanadinite Pb   5 [Cl|(VO   4 )   3 ] Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Vandenbrandeite (TL) Cu(UO   2 )(OH)   4 Type Locality: Kalongwe deposit, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [Am Min 36:394-410] Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried Vandendriesscheite (TL) PbU   7 O   22 ·12H   2 O Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [MinRec 9:34, 9:114] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried Variscite AlPO   4 ·2H   2 O Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288] Vauquelinite Pb   2 Cu[OH|PO   4 |CrO   4 ] Reference: [No reference listed] Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © 2008 Jesse Crawford Verbeekite (TL) PdSe   2 Type Locality: Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [A.C. Roberts et al. (2002) Min. Mag. 66, 173-179] Vésigniéite BaCu   3 [OH|VO   4 ]   2 Reference: [Min.Rec.: 22:13-20,28; Rocks & Min.: 64:505; Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)] Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © jo-esche 2009 Veszelyite (Cu,Zn)   2 Zn(PO   4 )   2 ·2H   2 O Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine), Kipushi, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Brent Thorne Volborthite Cu   3 [(OH)   2 |V   2 O   7 ] · 2H   2 O Reference: [Mineralogical Record: 20: 287-288.] Luiswishi Mine, Lubumbashi (Elizabethville), Southern area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried Vysotskite (Pd,Ni)S Reference: [www.ulb.ac.be/sciences/katangapgm/CAP.pdf.] 'Wad' Reference: [John Veevaert specimen] Wavellite Al   3 [(OH,F)   3 |(PO   4 )   2 ] · 5H   2 O Reference: [Collection Arliguie M (old label)] Mushishimano Mine, Southern area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Arliguie M Willemite Zn   2 [SiO   4 ] Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Witherite BaCO   3 Reference: [No reference listed] Wölsendorfite (Pb,Ca)U   2 O   7 ·2H   2 O Reference: [MinRec 20:287-288]; American Mineralogist (1957): 42: 919.] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Stephan Wolfsried Wulfenite Pb[MoO   4 ] Reference: [MinRec 20:280, 20:284] Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © JM. Johannet Wyartite (TL) Ca[U 5+   (UO   2 )   2 (CO   3 )O   4 (OH)](H   2 O)   7 Type Locality: Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) Reference: [MinRec 20:288]; Burns, P.C. and Finch, R.J. (1999) Wyartite: crystallographic evidence for the first pentavalent-uranium mineral. American Mineralogist (1999): 84: 1456-1460.] Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) © Brent Thorne Yarrowite Cu   9 S   8 Reference: [Can.Min. 46,19-31(2008)] Zeunerite Cu(UO   2 )   2 (AsO   4 )   2 ·12H   2 O Reference: [MinRec 20:288] Zincite (Zn,Mn 2+   ,Fe 2+   )O Reference: [Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.] Zippeite K   4 (UO   2 )   6 [(OH)   10 |(SO   4 )   3 ] · 4H   2 O Reference: [MinRec 20:288] Zircon Zr[SiO   4 ] Reference: [Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 18, pp. 301-311 (1980)]

285 entries listed. 246 valid minerals. 66 type localities (valid minerals). 1 type locality (other).

Localities in this Region:

Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)   Katanga (Shaba) Gwena Gwena Kimberlite Kamiaba Katanga Copper Crescent Central area Kakontwe Kambove Kabolela Mine Kakanda deposit Kakanda North Mine Kakanda South Mine Kambove Principal Mine Kambove West Mine Kamfundwa Mine (Kanfundwa Mine) Kamoya Kamoya prospect Kamoya South II Mine (Kamoya Sud Mine; Kamoya South Mine) Kisanga Fe deposit M'sesa deposit Shangulowé Mine Katanga Luishia Mine Likasi Kamatanda prospect Likasi Mine (Panda Mine) Shituru Mine Luambo Kalabi Mine Shinkolobwe Ludjiba Mts Shamitumba (Chamibumba) Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine) Tantara Mine Swambo Kasompi Mine (Menda Mine; Kasompi Hill) Mindingi Mine Swambo Hill (Swambo Mine) Tenke-Fungurume area Southern area Lubumbashi (Elizabethville) L'Etoile du Congo Mine (Star of the Congo Mine; Kalukuluku Mine) Luiswishi Mine Lukuni Mine Musoshi Mine Ruashi Mine Mushishimano Mine Western area Kalongwe deposit Kolwezi Dikuluwe Mine Kamoto Kamoto East Open cut Kamoto North Open cut Kamoto Principal Mine (Kamoto Fond Mine; Kamoto Mine) Kamoto Principal Open cut KOV Open cut (Kamoto-Oliveira-Virgule Open cut) Katonto hill Kolwezi Mine Lupoto Mine Mashamba East Mine Mashamba West Mine Mupine Mine Musonoi Mine Mutoshi (Ruwe) Mutoshi Mine (Ruwe Mine) Kengere Mine Kipushi Kipushi Mine (Prince Léopold Mine) Lake Mweru Dikulushi Mine Kapulo Mine Kiaka Cu-Ag deposit Kikonkula prospect Kinkumbi prospect Lufukwe prospect Mwitapile prospect Pweto Cu-Ag deposit Lombe Zn-Pb-Cu deposit Lulua Kasekelesa (Kasekelua) deposit Manono Pande Kapiri

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