Synchysite-(Ce)

Synchysite-(Ce) is a carbonate mineral and an end member of the synchysite group. The general chemical formula is Ca(Ce,La)(CO3)2F.[2]

Synchysite-(Ce)
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Synchysite-(Ce) from Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire
General
CategoryMineral
Formula
(repeating unit)		Ca(Ce,La)(CO3)2F
Strunz classification5.BD.20c
Dana classification16a.1.3.1
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Crystal classPrismatic (2/m)
(same H-M symbol)
Space groupC2/c
Identification
TenacityBrittle
Mohs scale hardness4.5
LusterVitreous
DiaphaneityTranslucent
PleochroismWeak
References[1]

Discovery and namingEdit

Synchysite-(Ce) was discovered in 1900 by Gustaf Flink.[3] The name is derived from the Greek "σύγχΰσις", meaning "confounding", a reference to the possibility to confuse the mineral with Parisite-(Ce).

OccurrencesEdit

Synchysite-(Ce) is found in rare-earth element bearing pegmatites.[4] It can also occur as a hydrothermal mineral in granite, alkalic syenite and carbonatite. 


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