Synchysite-(Ce) is a carbonate mineral and an end member of the synchysite group. The general chemical formula is Ca(Ce,La)(CO3)2F.[3]

Synchysite-(Ce)
Synchysite-(Ce) from Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire
General
CategoryMineral
Formula
(repeating unit)
Ca(Ce,La)(CO3)2F
IMA symbolSyn-Ce[1]
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[2]

Discovery and naming

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Synchysite-(Ce) was discovered in 1900 by Gustaf Flink.[4] The name is derived from the Greek "σύγχΰσις", meaning "confounding", a reference to the possibility to confuse the mineral with Parisite-(Ce).

Occurrences

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Synchysite-(Ce) is found in rare-earth element bearing pegmatites.[5] It can also occur as a hydrothermal mineral in granite, alkalic syenite and carbonatite.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
  2. ^ a b "Synchysite-(Ce)" (PDF). handbookofmineralogy. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  3. ^ "Synchysite-(Ce)". Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  4. ^ "Synchysite-(Ce) Mineral Data". Retrieved 24 February 2013.