Synchysite, Quartz

Specimen ID: A2U-NT3

Mineral(s)
Synchysite : Ca(Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)2F
Quartz : SiO2
Locality
As recorded:
Carey mine, Tring-Jonction, Robert-Cliche RCM, Chaudière-Appalaches, Québec, Canada
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A synchysite xl (rosey tan) on quartz xls. The synchysite is about 3 mm. This was found in a vein opening running through a boulder of Sutton schist- gray quartzite. The alpine vein contained quartz, calcite, synchysite, titanite and other unidentifieds. The synchysite and titanite was identified by Dr. Jeff Chiarenzelli using SEM.
Fred A. Schuster - 11th September 2012
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