Chukhrovite-(Ce)
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Chukhrovite-(Ce)
Formula:
Ca3(Ce,Y)(AlF6)2(SO4)F · 10H2O
Colour:
white, with a lilac tint
Lustre:
Vitreous, Greasy, Pearly
Hardness:
3
Specific Gravity:
2.274 - 2.398
Crystal System:
Isometric
Member of:
Name:
Named in 1978 by Kurt Walenta for its relationship to chukhrovite-(Y) (at the time, simply chukhrovite). The root name is for Fedor Vassil’evich Chukhrov (1908-1988), Russian mineralogist and geochemist, and the modifier follows the Levinson rule for species with essential REE.
Note: The type material has Y>Ce and is a Ce-rich chukhrovite-(Y).
For discussion see https://www.mindat.org/mesg-577618.html
For discussion see https://www.mindat.org/mesg-577618.html
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1044
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1044:9
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
5baf2775-9373-45a7-b718-d6c8b29c485c
IMA Classification of Chukhrovite-(Ce)
Approved
IMA Formula:
Ca3CeAl2(SO4)F13 · 12H2O
Classification of Chukhrovite-(Ce)
3.CG.10
3 : HALIDES
C : Complex halides
G : Aluminofluorides with CO3, SO4, PO4
3 : HALIDES
C : Complex halides
G : Aluminofluorides with CO3, SO4, PO4
12.1.5.2
12 : COMPOUND HALIDES
1 : Miscellaneous
12 : COMPOUND HALIDES
1 : Miscellaneous
26.21
26 : Sulphates with Halide
26 : Sulphates with Halide
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
Symbol | Source | Reference |
---|---|---|
Chk-Ce | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Chk | The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) | The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download |
Physical Properties of Chukhrovite-(Ce)
Vitreous, Greasy, Pearly
Transparency:
Transparent
Comment:
pearly when white, greasy on fractures
Colour:
white, with a lilac tint
Streak:
white
Hardness:
3 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Poor/Indistinct
octahedral
octahedral
Density:
2.274 - 2.398 g/cm3 (Measured)
Optical Data of Chukhrovite-(Ce)
Type:
Isotropic
RI values:
n = 1.443(2)
Birefringence:
Isotropic minerals have no birefringence
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Comments:
Anonymously birefringent
Chemistry of Chukhrovite-(Ce)
Mindat Formula:
Ca3(Ce,Y)(AlF6)2(SO4)F · 10H2O
Crystallography of Chukhrovite-(Ce)
Crystal System:
Isometric
Cell Parameters:
a = 16.80(5) Å
Unit Cell V:
4,741.63 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
8
Comment:
Point Group n.d.; Space Group n.d.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
2.193 Å | (10) |
1.834 Å | (10) |
3.261 Å | (9) |
2.s72 Å | (8) |
2843 Å | (8) |
1.684 Å | (8) |
1.512 Å | (S) |
1.460 Å | (8) |
1.417 Å | (8) |
1.279 Å | (8) |
4.256 Å | (7) |
2.664 Å | (7) |
1.616 Å | (7) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
46 : Near-surface hydrothermal alteration of minerals (see also #22) | |
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
47b : [Sulfates and sulfites] | |
47g : [Halogen-bearing surface weathering minerals] |
Type Occurrence of Chukhrovite-(Ce)
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Type locality and material uncertain. See https://www.mindat.org/mesg-577618.html
Reference:
Ermilova, L. P., Moleva, V. A. & Klevtsova, R. F. (1960): Chukhrovite, a new mineral from Central Kazakhstan. Zapiski Vserossiiskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva 89, 15-25. (in Russian)
Synonyms of Chukhrovite-(Ce)
Chukhrovite (in part)
Other Language Names for Chukhrovite-(Ce)
German:Chukhrovit-(Ce)
Russian:Чухровит-(Ce)
Relationship of Chukhrovite-(Ce) to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Chukhrovite-(Ca) | Ca4.5Al2(SO4)F13 · 12H2O | Iso. m3 (2/m 3) : Fd3 |
Chukhrovite-(Nd) | Ca3(Nd,Y)Al2(SO4)F13 · 12H2O | Iso. m3 (2/m 3) : Fd3 |
Chukhrovite-(Y) | Ca3(Y,Ce)(AlF6)2(SO4)F · 10H2O | Iso. m3 (2/m 3) : Fd3 |
Meniaylovite | Ca4[(SO4)(SiF6)(AlF6)]F · 12H2O | Iso. m3 (2/m 3) : Fd3 |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Chukhrovite-(Ce) associated with Bariopharmacosiderite | Ba0.5Fe3+4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 5H2O |
1 photo of Chukhrovite-(Ce) associated with Jarosite | KFe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
1 photo of Chukhrovite-(Ce) associated with Gearksutite | Ca[Al(F,OH)5(H2O)] |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
3.CG.3.CG. | Chukhrovite-(Ca) | Ca4.5Al2(SO4)F13 · 12H2O |
3.CG.05 | Stenonite | (Sr,Ba,Na)2Al(CO3)F5 |
3.CG.10 | Chukhrovite-(Y) | Ca3(Y,Ce)(AlF6)2(SO4)F · 10H2O |
3.CG.10 | Meniaylovite | Ca4[(SO4)(SiF6)(AlF6)]F · 12H2O |
3.CG.10 | Chukhrovite-(Nd) | Ca3(Nd,Y)Al2(SO4)F13 · 12H2O |
3.CG.15 | Creedite | Ca3SO4Al2F8(OH)2 · 2H2O |
3.CG.20 | Bøggildite | Na2Sr2Al2PO4F9 |
3.CG.25 | Thermessaite-(NH4) | (NH4)2AlF3(SO4) |
3.CG.25 | Thermessaite | K2AlF3(SO4) |
3.CG.30 | Kruijenite | Ca4Al4(SO4)F2(OH)16 · 2H2O |
Other Information
Notes:
Readily dissolved by HCl and H2SO4
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 Chukhrovite-(Ce)
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Localities for Chukhrovite-(Ce)
Locality List
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? - 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.
Austria | |
| Kolitsch et al. (2008) |
Germany | |
| Walenta (1979) +1 other reference |
| Möhn |
Italy | |
| Gentile et al. (2012) |
Russia (TL) | |
| ZVMO (1973) +1 other reference |
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