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Synchysite-(Nd)

Formula:
Ca(Nd,Y,Gd)[F|(CO
 
3
)
 
2
]
Colour:Rose-pink, Pale ...Hardness:4½
Name:From the Greek σύγχΰσις "synchys" for "confounding" in allusion to its initially being mistaken for parisite, and the "-(Nd)" suffix due to the dominance of neodymium in the composition.


Synchysite Group.

The neodymium analogue of Synchysite-(Ce) and Synchysite-(Y).

Classification of Synchysite-(Nd)

IMA status:Approved
Strunz 8th edition ID:5/C.07-120
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID:5.BD.20

5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
B : Carbonates with additional anions, without H2O
D : With rare earth elements (REE)
Dana 8th edition ID:16a.1.3.3

16a : ANHYDROUS CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
1 : (AB)(XO3)Zq
Hey's CIM Ref.:12.1.15

12 : Carbonates with other anions
1 : Carbonates with halides
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Type Occurrence of Synchysite-(Nd)

Type Locality:Grebnik Mt., Klina (Kline), Kosovo

Physical Properties of Synchysite-(Nd)

Diaphaneity (Transparency):Translucent
Colour:Rose-pink, Pale gray-blue, light grass-green; pale violet to colourless (transmitted light)
Hardness (Mohs):4½

Optical Data of Synchysite-(Nd)

Type:Biaxial (+)
RI values: nα = 1.610 nβ = 1.660 nγ = 1.740
Maximum Birefringence:δ = 0.130

Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:Moderate
Dispersion:r > v strong

Chemical Properties of Synchysite-(Nd)

Formula:
Ca(Nd,Y,Gd)[F|(CO
 
3
)
 
2
]
Essential elements:C, Ca, F, Nd, O
All elements listed in formula:C, Ca, F, Gd, Nd, O, Y

Relationship of Synchysite-(Nd) to other Species

Related to:
  • Synchysite Group
    • Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):
    5.BD.05Cordylite-(Ce)
    (Na,Ca)BaCe
     
    2
    		(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    4
    		F
    5.BD.05Lukechangite-(Ce)
    Na
     
    3
    		Ce
     
    2
    		[F|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    4
    		]
    5.BD.10Zhonghuacerite-(Ce)
    Ba
     
    2
    		Ce[F|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    5.BD.10Kukharenkoite-(Ce)
    Ba
     
    2
    		Ce[F|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    5.BD.10Kukharenkoite-(La)
    Ba
     
    2
    		(La,Ce,Th)[F|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    5.BD.15Cebaite-(Ce)
    Ba
     
    3
    		Ce
     
    2
    		[F
     
    2
    		|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    5
    		]
    5.BD.15Cebaite-(Nd)
    Ba
     
    3
    		(Nd,Ce)
     
    2
    		[F
     
    2
    		|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    5
    		]
    5.BD.20Synchysite-(Ce)
    Ca(Ce,La)[F|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    		]
    5.BD.20Synchysite-(Y)
    Ca(Y,Ce)[F|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    		]
    5.BD.25Huanghoite-(Ce)
    BaCe[F|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    		]
    5.BD.25Qaqarssukite-(Ce)
    Ba(Ce,REE) (CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    		F
    5.BD.30Parisite-(Ce)
    Ca(Ce,La)
     
    2
    		[F
     
    2
    		|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    5.BD.30Parisite-(Nd)
    Ca(Nd,Ce,La)
     
    2
    		[F
     
    2
    		|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    5.BD.30Röntgenite-(Ce)
    Ca
     
    2
    		(Ce,La)
     
    3
    		[F
     
    3
    		|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    5
    		]
    5.BD.35Bastnäsite-(Ce)
    (Ce,La)[F|CO
     
    3
    		]
    5.BD.35Bastnäsite-(La)
    (La,Ce)[F|CO
     
    3
    		]
    5.BD.35Bastnäsite-(Y)
    (Y,Ce)[F|CO
     
    3
    		]
    5.BD.35Hydroxylbastnäsite-(Ce)
    (Ce,La)[(OH,F)|CO
     
    3
    		]
    5.BD.35Hydroxylbastnäsite-(Nd)
    (Nd,Ce,La)[(OH,F)|CO
     
    3
    		]
    5.BD.35Hydroxylbastnäsite-(La)
    (La,Ce)[(OH,F)|CO
     
    3
    		]
    5.BD.35Thorbastnäsite
    Th(Ca,Ce)(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    		F
     
    2
    		·3H
     
    2
    		O
    5.BD.40Horváthite-(Y)
    NaY[F
     
    2
    		|CO
     
    3
    		]
    Related Minerals - Hey's Index Grouping:
    12.1.1Northupite
    Na
     
    3
    		Mg(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    		Cl
    12.1.2Barentsite
    Na
     
    7
    		AlH
     
    2
    		(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    4
    		F
     
    4
    12.1.3Rouvilleite
    Na
     
    3
    		(Ca,Mn,Fe)
     
    2
    		(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    3
    		F
    12.1.4Chlormagaluminite
    (Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    		)
     
    4
    		Al
     
    2
    		[(OH)
     
    12
    		|(Cl
     
    2
    		,CO
     
    3
    		)] · 2H
     
    2
    		O
    12.1.5Defernite
    Ca
     
    6
    		(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2-x
    		(SiO
     
    4
    		)
     
    x
    		(OH)
     
    7
    		(Cl,OH)
     
    1-2x
    		 (x=0.5)
    12.1.6Brenkite
    Ca
     
    2
    		[F
     
    2
    		|CO
     
    3
    		]
    12.1.7Stenonite
    (Sr,Ba,Na)
     
    2
    		AlCO
     
    3
    		F
     
    5
    12.1.8Bastnäsite-(Ce)
    (Ce,La)[F|CO
     
    3
    		]
    12.1.9Bastnäsite-(La)
    (La,Ce)[F|CO
     
    3
    		]
    12.1.10Bastnäsite-(Y)
    (Y,Ce)[F|CO
     
    3
    		]
    12.1.11Parisite-(Ce)
    Ca(Ce,La)
     
    2
    		[F
     
    2
    		|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    12.1.12Parisite-(Nd)
    Ca(Nd,Ce,La)
     
    2
    		[F
     
    2
    		|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    12.1.13Synchysite-(Ce)
    Ca(Ce,La)[F|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    		]
    12.1.14Synchysite-(Y)
    Ca(Y,Ce)[F|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    		]
    12.1.16Röntgenite-(Ce)
    Ca
     
    2
    		(Ce,La)
     
    3
    		[F
     
    3
    		|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    5
    		]
    12.1.17Cordylite-(Ce)
    (Na,Ca)BaCe
     
    2
    		(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    4
    		F
    12.1.19Huanghoite-(Ce)
    BaCe[F|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    		]
    12.1.20Zhonghuacerite-(Ce)
    Ba
     
    2
    		Ce[F|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    12.1.21Cebaite-(Ce)
    Ba
     
    3
    		Ce
     
    2
    		[F
     
    2
    		|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    5
    		]
    12.1.22Thorbastnäsite
    Th(Ca,Ce)(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    		F
     
    2
    		·3H
     
    2
    		O
    12.1.23Phosgenite
    Pb
     
    2
    		[Cl
     
    2
    		|CO
     
    3
    		]
    12.1.24Barstowite
    Pb
     
    4
    		[Cl
     
    6
    		|CO
     
    3
    		] · H
     
    2
    		O
    12.1.25Albrechtschraufite
    Ca
     
    4
    		Mg(UO
     
    2
    		)
     
    2
    		[F
     
    2
    		|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    6
    		] · 17 H
     
    2
    		O
    12.1.26Kettnerite
    (BiO)Ca[F|CO
     
    3
    		]

    Other Names for Synchysite-(Nd)

    German names:
    Synchisit-(Nd)

    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 Synchysite-(Nd)

    Reference List:Proc. 4th International Congress for the Study of Bauxites, Alumina and Aluminium, Athens (1978), 13pp.

    American Mineralogist (1979): 64: 658.

    Canadian Mineralogist (1994): 32: 865.

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    Localities for Synchysite-(Nd)

    (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.
    Czech Republic
     
    • Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen)
      • Liberec Region
    		Scharm, B.: Přehled minerálů nalezených v oblasti uranových koncentrací v severočeské křídě. Bulletin mineralogicko-petrografického oddělení Národního muzea v Praze, 1995, roč. 3, s. 169-172.
      • Ústí Region
        • Ceská Lípa (Böhmisch Leipa)
          • Stráž (Wartenberg)
    		No reference listed
    Italy
     
    • Aosta Valley
      • Courmayeur
        • Les Grandes Jorasses Massif
          • Ferret Valley
    		Piccoli, G.C., Maletto, G., Bosio, P., Lombardo, B. (2007): MInerali del Piemonte e della Valle d'Aosta. Associazione Amici del Museo "F. Eusebio" Alba, Ed., Alba (Cuneo) 607 pp.
    Kosovo
     
    • Klina (Kline)
    		Am. Min. (1979), 64, 658; NJMM (1983), 201; Lapis 3 (2001), 8
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