Huanghoite-(Ce)
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Huanghoite-(Ce)
Formula:
BaCe(CO3)2F
Colour:
Honey-yellow to yellowish-green
Lustre:
Greasy
Hardness:
4½ - 5
Specific Gravity:
4.51 - 4.67
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Member of:
Name:
Named for the Huang Ho River (Yellow River), near the type locality. Originally named simply huanghoite. The suffix/modifier was added in 1987 to conform to the Levinson rule for species with essential REE, indicating, in this case, predominant cerium.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1938
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1938:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
afe15489-6d52-4e47-833e-6942053ed6af
IMA Classification of Huanghoite-(Ce)
Classification of Huanghoite-(Ce)
5.BD.35
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
B : Carbonates with additional anions, without H2O
D : With rare earth elements (REE)
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
B : Carbonates with additional anions, without H2O
D : With rare earth elements (REE)
16a.1.4.1
16a : ANHYDROUS CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
1 : (AB)(XO3)Zq
16a : ANHYDROUS CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
1 : (AB)(XO3)Zq
12.1.19
12 : Carbonates with other anions
1 : Carbonates with halides
12 : Carbonates with other anions
1 : Carbonates with halides
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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Hho-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 Huanghoite-(Ce)
Greasy
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Honey-yellow to yellowish-green
Hardness:
4½ - 5 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN100=411 - Vickers
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
4.51 - 4.67 g/cm3 (Measured) 4.49 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Huanghoite-(Ce)
Type:
Uniaxial (-)
RI values:
nω = 1.765 nε = 1.603
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.162
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
Pleochroism:
Weak
Comments:
Greenish yellow shades
Chemistry of Huanghoite-(Ce)
Mindat Formula:
BaCe(CO3)2F
Crystallography of Huanghoite-(Ce)
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3m (3 2/m) - Hexagonal Scalenohedral
Space Group:
R3m
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.072(1) Å, c = 38.46(1) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 7.583
Unit Cell V:
856.84 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
6
Morphology:
Platy to granular.
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ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0014866 | Huanghoite-(Ce) | Yang Z M, Pertlik F (1993) Huanghoite-(Ce), BaCe(CO3)2F, from Khibina, Kola peninsula, Russia: Redetermination of the crystal structure with a discussion on space group symmetry Neues Jahrbuch fur Mineralogie, Monatshefte 1993 163-171 | 1993 | Khibina, Kola Peninsula, Russia | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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3.21 Å | (100) |
1.937 Å | (100) |
2.01 Å | (90) |
3.91 Å | (70) |
2.50 Å | (70) |
1.616 Å | (70) |
1.557 Å | (70) |
Comments:
Bayan Obo deposit, Inner Mongolia, China. The data are from the type description.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks | >3.0 |
35 : Ultra-alkali and agpaitic igneous rocks | |
36 : Carbonatites, kimberlites, and related igneous rocks |
Type Occurrence of Huanghoite-(Ce)
General Appearance of Type Material:
Platy masses up to 10x5x1 cm.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 144184.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
In hydrothermal deposits, including calcite veins, genetically associated with alkalic grano-syenites and the enclosing hydrothermally altered dolomite.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Other Language Names for Huanghoite-(Ce)
Relationship of Huanghoite-(Ce) to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Hydroxylsynchysite-(Ce) | Ca(Ce,La)(CO3)2(OH) | |
Synchysite-(Ce) | CaCe(CO3)2F | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Synchysite-(La) | Ca(La,Nd)(CO3)2F | |
Synchysite-(Nd) | CaNd(CO3)2F | Orth. |
Synchysite-(Y) | CaY(CO3)2F | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
5 photos of Huanghoite-(Ce) associated with Aegirine | NaFe3+Si2O6 |
5 photos of Huanghoite-(Ce) associated with Fluorite | CaF2 |
2 photos of Huanghoite-(Ce) associated with Röntgenite-(Ce) | Ca2(Ce,La)3(CO3)5F3 |
2 photos of Huanghoite-(Ce) associated with Bastnäsite-(Ce) | Ce(CO3)F |
2 photos of Huanghoite-(Ce) associated with Synchysite-(Ce) | CaCe(CO3)2F |
2 photos of Huanghoite-(Ce) associated with Magnetite | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
1 photo of Huanghoite-(Ce) associated with Baryte | BaSO4 |
1 photo of Huanghoite-(Ce) associated with Strontianite | SrCO3 |
1 photo of Huanghoite-(Ce) associated with Manganese-bearing Calcite | (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
1 photo of Huanghoite-(Ce) associated with Baotite | Ba4(Ti,Nb,W)8O16(SiO3)4Cl |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
5.BD. | Cordylite-(La) | (Na,Ca)Ba(La,Ce,Sr)2(CO3)4F |
5.BD.05 | Cordylite-(Ce) | NaBaCe2(CO3)4F |
5.BD.05 | Lukechangite-(Ce) | Na3Ce2(CO3)4F |
5.BD.05 | Unnamed (Cordylite-like (Ca0.5[]0.5)BaCe2[CO3]4F) | Ca◻Ba2Ce4[CO3]8F2 |
5.BD.10 | Zhonghuacerite-(Ce) | Ba2Ce(CO3)3F |
5.BD.10 | Kukharenkoite-(Ce) | Ba2Ce(CO3)3F |
5.BD.10 | Kukharenkoite-(La) | Ba2(La,Ce,Th)(CO3)3F |
5.BD.15 | Cebaite-(Ce) | Ba3Ce2(CO3)5F2 |
5.BD.15 | Cebaite-(Nd) | Ba3(Nd,Ce)2(CO3)5F2 |
5.BD.18 | Arisite-(Ce) | NaCe2(CO3)2[F2x(CO3)1-x]F |
5.BD.18 | Arisite-(La) | NaLa2(CO3)2[F2x(CO3)1-x]F |
5.BD.20a | Bastnäsite-(Ce) | Ce(CO3)F |
5.BD.20a | Bastnäsite-(La) | La(CO3)F |
5.BD.20a | Bastnäsite-(Y) | Y(CO3)F |
5.BD.20a | Hydroxylbastnäsite-(Ce) | Ce(CO3)(OH) |
5.BD.20a | Hydroxylbastnäsite-(Nd) | Nd(CO3)(OH) |
5.BD.20a | Hydroxylbastnäsite-(La) | (La,Nd,Ce)(CO3)(OH,F) |
5.BD.20b | Parisite-(Ce) | CaCe2(CO3)3F2 |
5.BD.20b | Parisite-(Nd) | Ca(Nd,Ce,La)2(CO3)3F2 |
5.BD.20d | Röntgenite-(Ce) | Ca2(Ce,La)3(CO3)5F3 |
5.BD.20c | Synchysite-(Ce) | CaCe(CO3)2F |
5.BD.20c | Synchysite-(Nd) | CaNd(CO3)2F |
5.BD.20c | Synchysite-(Y) | CaY(CO3)2F |
5.BD.20a | Thorbastnäsite | ThCa(CO3)2F2 · 3H2O |
5.BD.20a | Bastnäsite-(Nd) | Nd(CO3)F |
5.BD.20c | Hydroxylsynchysite-(Ce) | Ca(Ce,La)(CO3)2(OH) |
5.BD.20c | Synchysite-(La) | Ca(La,Nd)(CO3)2F |
5.BD.20b | Parisite-(La) | CaLa2(CO3)3F2 |
5.BD.25 | Horváthite-(Y) | NaY(CO3)F2 |
5.BD.25 | Qaqarssukite-(Ce) | Ba(Ce,REE)(CO3)2F |
5.BD.45 | Bayanoboite-(Y) | Ba2Y(CO3)2F3 |
Other Information
Thermal Behaviour:
DTA curve shows a small endothermal break at 400-470°C, a large one at 620-680°C, and a medium one at 760-800°C.
Notes:
Alters readily on the surface to yellow and brown ochers, with considerable loss of barium.
Vigorously dissolved by HCl.
Vigorously dissolved by HCl.
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 Huanghoite-(Ce)
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References for Huanghoite-(Ce)
Reference List:
Nickel, Ernest H., Mandarino, Joseph A. (1987) Procedures involving the IMA Commission on New Minerals and Mineral Names and guidelines on mineral nomenclature. American Mineralogist, 72 (9-10) 1031-1042
Jambor, John L., Puziewicz, Jacek (1993) New Mineral Names. American Mineralogist, 78 (9-10) 1108-1112
Localities for Huanghoite-(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.
Brazil | |
| Traversa et al. (2001) |
Canada | |
| Dalsin et al. (2015) |
| Berger et al. (2009) |
| Nadeau et al. (2014) |
China (TL) | |
| Semenov et al. (1961) +2 other references |
Liu +2 other references | |
Smith et al. (2000) | |
| Yang et al. (2003) |
Greenland | |
| Thrane et al. (2014) |
Russia | |
| Anatoly Kasatkin analytical data |
| ... |
| Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.) |
| Belovitskaya et al. (2004) |
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East Mine, Bayan Obo deposit, Bayan Obo, Bayan Obo mining district, Baotou City, Inner Mongolia, China