BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number RC979/1
Sample Donor Not entered
Rock name 'Original entry: Mineral Sample'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Crushed samples & fragment of canary-yellow uranium secondary mineral. Derived from face D of Mine. Strongly fluorescent & cryptocrytalline, gives pattern corresponding with uranopilate (UO2)6 SO4 (OH)10 11H2. Presence of SO4 confirmed microchemical
Locality details Uranium secondary. El Sharana Mine, North Territory, Australia.
50k map sheet Not entered
Map reference Not entered
Year collected
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions