Category Mineral Strunz classification 5.BD.20c Crystal system Monoclinic | Formula
(repeating unit) Ca(Ce,La)(CO3)2F Dana classification 16a.1.3.1 | |
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Crystal class Prismatic (2/m)
(same H-M symbol) | ||
Synchysite-(Ce) is a carbonate mineral and an end member of the synchysite group. The general chemical formula is Ca(Ce,La)(CO3)2F.
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Discovery and naming
Synchysite-(Ce) was discovered in 1900 by Gustaf Flink. The name is derived from the Greek "σύγχΰσις", meaning "confounding", a reference to the possibility to confuse the mineral with Parisite-(Ce).
Occurrences
Synchysite-(Ce) is found in rare earth element bearing pegmatites. It can also occur as a hydrothermal mineral in granite, alkalic syenite and carbonatite.
References
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