Loparite-(Ce) R070251



Name: Loparite-(Ce)
RRUFF ID: R070251
Ideal Chemistry: (Na,Ce,Sr)(Ce,Th)(Ti,Nb)2O6
Locality: Maly Mannepakhk Mt (Malyi Mannepakhk Mt), Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia
Source: Michael Scott S105531 [view label]
Owner: RRUFF
Description: Black interpenetrating cubes associated with green aegirine and sugary microcline
Status: The identification of this mineral is not yet confirmed.
Mineral Group: [ Perovskite (44) ]
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Sample Description: Unoriented sample; spectra overwhelmed by fluorescence
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RRUFF ID: R070251
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Sample Description: Unoriented sample; spectra overwhelmed by fluorescence
Instrument settings: Thermo Almega XR 532nm @ 100% of 150mW
REFERENCES for Loparite-(Ce)

American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database Record: [view record]

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