Classification of Mottanaite-(Ce) |
| IMA status: | Approved 2001 |
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 9.DK.20
9 : SILICATES (Germanates) D : Inosilicates K : Inosilicates with 5-periodic single chains |
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Type Occurrence of Mottanaite-(Ce) |
| Type Locality: | Mt Cavalluccio, Sacrofano Caldera, Sacrofano, Campagnano di Roma, Rome Province, Latium, Italy |
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Physical Properties of Mottanaite-(Ce) |
| Lustre: | Vitreous |
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| Colour: | Brown |
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Crystallography of Mottanaite-(Ce) |
| Crystal System: | Monoclinic |
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Optical Data of Mottanaite-(Ce) |
| Type: | Biaxial (-) |
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| RI values: | nα = 1.680 nβ = 1.694 nγ = 1.708 |
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| Maximum Birefringence: | δ = 0.028
 Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration. |
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| Surface Relief: | High |
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| Dispersion: | r > v strong |
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Chemical Properties of Mottanaite-(Ce) |
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| Essential elements: | Al, B, Be, Ca, Ce, O, Si |
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| All elements listed in formula: | Al, B, Be, Ca, Ce, O, Si |
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Relationship of Mottanaite-(Ce) to other Species |
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):
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Other Names for Mottanaite-(Ce) |
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Other Information |
| Health Warning: | No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care. |
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References for Mottanaite-(Ce) |
| Reference List: | American Mineralogist (2002): 87: 739-744, 745-752.
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