Pink crystal aggregates of the rare mineral aluminocerite-(Ce) on matrix. From Montoso Quarries, Bagnolo Piemonte, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection (USA). — Photo: David Hospital · CC BY 4.0
Aluminocerite-(Ce)
Aluminocerite-(Ce) is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula (Ce,REE,Ca)₉(Al,Fe³⁺)(SiO₄)₃[SiO₃(OH)]₄(OH)₃.
It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group R3c). It is a member of the Cerite structural group.
IMA symbol Acrt-Ce, IMA status: approved, named in 2007.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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