Tancaite-(Ce)
| Tancaite-(Ce) | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Molybdate mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | FeCe(MoO4)3•3H2O |
| Strunz classification | 7.GB.50 |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Unit cell | a = 19.290, c = 47.251 [Å] |
| Identification | |
| Crystal symmetry |
Trigonal - rhombohedral H-M symbol (3) Space group R3 |
| References | [1] |
Tancaite-(Ce) is a very rare molybdate mineral[1] with the formula FeCe(MoO4)3•3H2O. It was found in Punta de Su Seinargiu locality on Sardinia, Italy.[2][3] Red crystals of tancaite-(Ce) resemble modified cubes, but the mineral is trigonal (space group R-3).[1] The type locality of tancaite-(Ce) is also a place of discovery of other molybdate minerals, including thorium molybdates ichnusaite and nuragheite.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 Mindat
- ↑ Orlandi, P., and Bonaccorsi, E., 2010. Tancaite-(Ce), IMA 2009-097. CNMNC Newsletter, April 2010, 376; Mineralogical Magazine 74, 375-377
- ↑ "Tancaite-(Ce) - Mindat.org". Mindat.org. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
- ↑ "Punta de Su Seinargiu (Su Seinargiu; Su Senargiu), Sarroch, Cagliari Province, Sardinia, Italy - Mindat.org". Mindat.org. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
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