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Ambatoarinite

Formula:
Sr
 
5
(Ce,La,Di)
 
10
(CO
 
3
)
 
17
O
 
3
 ?
Colour:Pink, reddish, black
Name:After the locality, Ambatoarina, Madagascar.


An ill-defined material from Ambatoarina, Madagascar, containing Ce. The tentative formula suggests a possible relationship to, or identity with, Ancylite-(Ce).

Classification of Ambatoarinite

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Physical Properties of Ambatoarinite

Colour:Pink, reddish, black
Comment:Colours due to iron impurities.

Chemical Properties of Ambatoarinite

Formula:
Sr
 
5
(Ce,La,Di)
 
10
(CO
 
3
)
 
17
O
 
3
 ?
All elements listed in formula:C, Ce, La, O, Sr

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.

References for Ambatoarinite

Reference List:Lacroix (1915) Bulletin de la Société française de Minéralogie: 38: 265.

Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Etc. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 293.

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    Localities for Ambatoarinite

    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Madagascar
     
    • Fianarantsoa Province
      • Amoron'i Mania Region
        • Ambositra District
    		Lacroix, A. (1915) : Sur un nouveau minéral [ambatoarinite] de Madagascar. Bulletin de la Société francaise de Minéralogie, Paris. XXXVIII, 265-271 ; Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 293.
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