Category Molybdate mineral Strunz classification 7.GB.50 Space group R3 | Formula
(repeating unit) FeCe(MoO4)3•3H2O Crystal system Trigonal | |
Crystal class Rhombohedral (3)
H-M symbol: (3) | ||
Tancaite-(Ce) is a very rare molybdate mineral with the formula FeCe(MoO4)3•3H2O. It was found in Punta de Su Seinargiu locality on Sardinia, Italy. Red crystals of tancaite-(Ce) resemble modified cubes, but the mineral is trigonal (space group R-3). The type locality of tancaite-(Ce) is also a place of discovery of other molybdate minerals, including thorium molybdates ichnusaite and nuragheite.
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