Galgenbergite-(Ce)
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Galgenbergite-(Ce)
Formula:
Ca(Ce,La,Nd)2(CO3)4 · H2O
Colour:
white, colourless
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
2 - 3
Specific Gravity:
3.99 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Name:
Named by C. Hollerer, K. Ettinger, J. Taucher, F. Walter in 1998 for the type locality of Galgenberg, Austria.
This page provides mineralogical data about Galgenbergite-(Ce).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
11209
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:11209:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
7654239d-4f74-4aec-bd78-ffdcc7d01fc7
IMA Classification of Galgenbergite-(Ce)
Approved
IMA Formula:
CaCe2(CO3)4 · H2O
Approval year:
1997
First published:
1998
Classification of Galgenbergite-(Ce)
5.CC.40
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
C : Carbonates without additional anions, with H2O
C : With rare earth elements (REE)
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
C : Carbonates without additional anions, with H2O
C : With rare earth elements (REE)
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
Symbol | Source | Reference |
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Ggb-Ce | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Galgenbergite-(Ce)
Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
white, colourless
Streak:
white
Hardness:
2 - 3 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
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{001}
Fracture:
Splintery
Density:
3.99 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Galgenbergite-(Ce)
Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.635 nβ = 1.725 nγ = 1.750
2V:
Calculated: 53°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.115
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
High
Chemistry of Galgenbergite-(Ce)
Mindat Formula:
Ca(Ce,La,Nd)2(CO3)4 · H2O
Crystallography of Galgenbergite-(Ce)
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Space Group:
P1
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.3916(5) Å, b = 6.4005(4) Å, c = 12.3898(9) Å
α = 100.84(4)°, β = 96.525(4)°, γ = 100.492(4)°
α = 100.84(4)°, β = 96.525(4)°, γ = 100.492(4)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.999 : 1 : 1.936
Unit Cell V:
483.72 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
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ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) | ||
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0019826 | Galgenbergite-(Ce) | Walter F, Bojar H P, Hollerer C E, Mereiter K (2013) The crystal structure of galgenbergite-(Ce), CaCe2(CO3)4H2O Mineralogy and Petrology 107 189-199 | 2013 | Locality: | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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5.052 Å | (100) |
3.011 Å | (70) |
3.006 Å | (66) |
5.899 Å | (59) |
3.900 Å | (51) |
3.125 Å | (46) |
2.526 Å | (42) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates] |
Type Occurrence of Galgenbergite-(Ce)
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
The Institute of Earth Sciences, University of Graz, Austria.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
small fissures cutting an albite–chlorite schist
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Hollerer, C.E., Ettinger, K., Taucher, J., Walter, F. (1996) CaRE2(CO3)4, ein neues Mineral aus der Steiermark, Mitteilungen der Österreichischen Mineralogischen Gesellschaft: 141, 114-115. (in German)
Synonyms of Galgenbergite-(Ce)
Other Language Names for Galgenbergite-(Ce)
Spanish:Galgenbergita
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
5.CC. | Alicewilsonite-(YCe) | Na2Sr2YCe(CO3)6 · 3H2O |
5.CC. | Bainbridgeite-(YCe) | Na2Ba2YCe(CO3)6 · 3H2O |
5.CC. | Alicewilsonite-(YLa) | Na2Sr2YLa(CO3)6 · 3H2O |
5.CC. | Yuchuanite-(Y) | Y2(CO3)3 · H2O |
5.CC. | Bainbridgeite-(NdCe) | Na2Ba2NdCe(CO3)6 · 3H2O |
5.CC.05 | Donnayite-(Y) | NaCaSr3Y(CO3)6 · 3H2O |
5.CC.05 | Ewaldite | Ba(Na,Ca,Y,Ce,K)(CO3)2 · 2.6H2O |
5.CC.05 | Mckelveyite-(Nd) | NaCaBa3Nd(CO3)6 · 3H2O |
5.CC.05 | Mckelveyite-(Y) | NaCaBa3Y(CO3)6 · 3H2O |
5.CC.05 | Weloganite | Na2Sr3Zr(CO3)6 · 3H2O |
5.CC.05 | Unnamed (MSH UK-37A) | Sr3NaCaY(CO3)6 · 3H2O |
5.CC.05 | UM1992-05-CO:CaCeLaNaSr | (Sr,Na,Y,REE,Ca,Ba)2(CO3)2 · H2O |
5.CC.10 | Tengerite-(Y) | Y2(CO3)3 · 2-3H2O |
5.CC.15 | Kimuraite-(Y) | Ca(Y,Nd)2(CO3)4 · 6H2O |
5.CC.15 | Lokkaite-(Y) | Ca(Y,Gd,Nd,Dy)4(CO3)7 · 9H2O |
5.CC.15 | Hizenite-(Y) | Ca2Y6(CO3)11 · 14H2O |
5.CC.20 | Shomiokite-(Y) | Na3Y[CO3]3 · 3H2O |
5.CC.25 | Calkinsite-(Ce) | (Ce,La)2(CO3)3 · 4H2O |
5.CC.25 | Lanthanite-(Ce) | (Ce,La,Nd)2(CO3)3 · 8H2O |
5.CC.25 | Lanthanite-(La) | (La,Ce)2(CO3)3 · 8H2O |
5.CC.25 | Lanthanite-(Nd) | (Nd,La)2(CO3)3 · 8H2O |
5.CC.30 | Adamsite-(Y) | NaY[CO3]2 · 6H2O |
5.CC.35 | Decrespignyite-(Y) | Cu(Y,REE)4(CO3)4(OH)5Cl · 2H2O |
5.CC.45 | Lecoqite-(Y) | Na3Y(CO3)3 · 6H2O |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Galgenbergite-(Ce)
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References for Galgenbergite-(Ce)
Reference List:
Mandarino, Joseph A. (2004) New minerals. The Canadian Mineralogist, 42 (1) 215-234 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.42.1.215
Localities for Galgenbergite-(Ce)
Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality.
Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| Spandler et al. (2016) |
| Huston et al. (2017) +1 other reference |
Austria (TL) | |
| Hollerer (1998) |
Paraguay | |
| Comin-Chiaramonti et al. (2016) |
Russia | |
| Ayupova et al. (2019) +1 other reference |
| Kaulina et al. (2018) |
Sweden | |
| Lindh (2012) |
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Railway tunnel, Galgenberg, Leoben, Leoben District, Styria, Austria