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Christofschäferite-(Ce)

(Ce,La,Ca)₄Mn(Ti,Fe)₃(Fe,Ti)(Si₂O₇)₂O₈
Crystal systemMonoclinic
ClassSilicate
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Christofschäferite-(Ce)

Christofschäferite-(Ce) is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula (Ce,La,Ca)₄Mn(Ti,Fe)₃(Fe,Ti)(Si₂O₇)₂O₈.

It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system (space group P2_1/m). It is a member of the Chevkinite structural group.

IMA symbol Csf-Ce, IMA status: approved, named in 2011.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more C minerals or help write this entry.