Mosandrite-(Ce)

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Mosandrite-(Ce)

(Ca₃REE)[(H₂O)₂Ca₀.₅☐₀.₅]Ti(Si₂O₇)₂(OH)₂(H₂O)₂

Seidozerite supergroup, sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Ca₃REE)[(H₂O)₂Ca₀.₅☐₀.₅]Ti(Si₂O₇)₂(OH)₂(H₂O)₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.BE.20
Dana classification
56.2.5.1
IMA status
Redefined mineral (Rd)
IMA symbol
Msd-Ce
Locality
🇳🇴 Låven island
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Carl Gustaf Mosander

Source: Wikidata

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