BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number RC1096/2
Sample Donor Not entered
Rock name 'Original entry: Metatorbernite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments A hydrous phosphate of U & Cu. In air, at a temperature below 100 degrees celcius dehydration of torbernite takes place with formation of metatorbernite I. At 130 degrees celcius further dehydration & formation of meta-torbernite II occurs. UG 1554.
Locality details Metatorbernite I, East Painter, Southern Australia.
50k map sheet Not entered
Map reference Not entered
Year collected
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions