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Monazite-(Ce) from
Shinkolobwe Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove Territory, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo


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Monazite-(Ce), etc.

Shinkolobwe Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove Territory, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
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Monazite-(Ce)

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Monazite-(Ce), etc.

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Monazite-(Ce), etc.

Shinkolobwe Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove Territory, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Locality type:Mine
Classification
Species:Monazite-(Ce)
Formula:Ce(PO4)
Comments:Monazite from Shinkolobwe do not build distinct crystals and is found in masses of fine granular specimens. Often associated with uraninite. According to Thoreau et al. (1936), the cerium content is dominant.
Quality for species:Rock forming mineral/non-crystalline/little interest for collectors.(##)
Abundance at site:Rare
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Uraninite2
Uranophane1
Torbernite1
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Monazite-(Ce) data
Locality Data:Click here to view Shinkolobwe Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove Territory, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Photo GalleryView Gallery (5 photos)
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:1579596
Long-form Identifier:1:3:1579596:2
GUID (UUID V4):0
References
Thoreau, J., Vaes, J.F.B.eckpot R. (1936) La monazite de Shinkolobwe (Katanga). Bulletin de la Classe des Sciences, Academie Royale de Belgique 22(10), 1111-1122.
Gauthier, Gilbert, François, Armand, Deliens, Michel, Piret, P. (1989) Famous Mineral Localities: The Uranium Deposits of the Shaba Region, Zaire. The Mineralogical Record, 20 (4) Tucson. 265-304
 
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