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Tadzhikite-(Ce)

A valid IMA mineral species
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About Tadzhikite-(Ce)Hide

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Flag of Tajikistan
Formula:
Ca4Ce3+2Ti◻2(B4Si4O22)(OH)2
Colour:
Brown, grey
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
6
Specific Gravity:
3.73 - 3.86
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named by A.F. Efimov, V.D. Dusmatov, V.Y. Alkhazov, Z.G. Pudovkina, and M.Y. Kazakova in 1970 for the country of the type locality. They name is formed from an alternate spelling for the Republic of Tajikistan, and the suffix indicates the dominant REE.
Specimens of tadzhikite-(Ce) from the typelocality has earlier erronously been labelled as tadzhikite-(Y). The mineral which originally was named as tadzhikite (without the prefix), was described by Efimov et al. (1970) as two varieties: "tadzhikikite-I" and "tadzhikite-II". The "tadzhikite-I" is enriched in Y relative to "tadzhikite-Il", and was thus informally named as tadzhikite-(Y) by Pekov (1988). However, structural analysis has established that the mineral is in fact Ce-dominant (Hawthorne et al., 1988); Oberti et al., 2002).


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3866
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3866:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
57f46c7d-7cd2-4ae2-98ce-12a6d10011e9

IMA Classification of Tadzhikite-(Ce)Hide

Approved
IMA status notes:
Renamed by the IMA
IMA Formula:
Approval history:
Approved by IMA in 1969 as tadzhikite.
Tadzhikite was renamed as tadzhikite-(Ce) by IMA in 2000 (special procedure 00-F)

Classification of Tadzhikite-(Ce)Hide

9.DK.20

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
D : Inosilicates
K : Inosilicates with 5-periodic single chains
17.5.19

17 : Silicates Containing other Anions
5 : Borosilicates

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference
Tad-CeIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of Tadzhikite-(Ce)Hide

Vitreous
Transparency:
Translucent, Opaque
Colour:
Brown, grey
Streak:
White
Hardness:
Parting:
Parting on {010}
Density:
3.73 - 3.86 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.77 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of Tadzhikite-(Ce)Hide

Type:
Biaxial (+/-)
RI values:
nα = 1.750 - 1.761 nβ = 1.767 nγ = 1.763 - 1.772
2V:
Measured: 80° to 92°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.013
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
High
Dispersion:
distinct to strong

Chemistry of Tadzhikite-(Ce)Hide

Mindat Formula:
Ca4Ce3+2Ti◻2(B4Si4O22)(OH)2

Crystallography of Tadzhikite-(Ce)Hide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
P2/b
Setting:
P2/a
Cell Parameters:
a = 18.946(4) Å, b = 4.714(4) Å, c = 10.302(2) Å
β = 11.58(2)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 4.019 : 1 : 2.185
Unit Cell V:
184.69 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2

Crystal StructureHide

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0005547Tadzhikite-(Ce)Hawthorne F C, Cooper M A, Taylor M C (1998) Refinement of the crystal structure of tadzhikite The Canadian Mineralogist 36 817-8221998Dara-i-Pioz, Tadzhikistan0293
0015611Tadzhikite-(Ce)Chernitsova N M, Pudovkina Z V, Pyatenko Y A (1982) About the crystal structure of tadzhikite {(Ca,Tr)4(Y,Tr)2(Ti,Fe,Al)(O,OH)2 [Si4B4O22]} Soviet Physics Doklady 27 367-36819820293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
2.65 Å(100)
1.913 Å(55)
4.96 Å(30)
2.94 Å(30)
1.665 Å(30)
2.86 Å(25)
2.19 Å(25)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks>3.0
35 : Ultra-alkali and agpaitic igneous rocks

Type Occurrence of Tadzhikite-(Ce)Hide

General Appearance of Type Material:
prismatic crystals
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, 73374, 74575, 74965, vis3328.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Efimov, A.F., Dusmatov, V.D., Alkhazov, V.Y., Pudovkina, Z.G., Kazakova, M.Y. (1970) Tadzhikite, a new borosilicate of the rare earths of the hellandite group. Doklady Akademii Nauk SSSR: 195: 1190-1193.

Synonyms of Tadzhikite-(Ce)Hide

Other Language Names for Tadzhikite-(Ce)Hide

Simplified Chinese:塔吉克石
Traditional Chinese:塔吉克石

Relationship of Tadzhikite-(Ce) to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of this group:
CiprianiiteCa4[(Th,U),Ca]Σ2Al(Be0.51.5)Σ2[B4Si4O22](OH)2Mon. 2/m : P2/b
Ferri-hellandite-(Ce)(Ca3Ce)Ce2Fe3+2B4Si4O22(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P2/b
Ferri-mottanaite-(Ce) Ca4Ce2Fe3+(Be1.50.5)[Si4B4O22]O2Mon. 2/m : P2/b
Hellandite-(Ce)(Ca,REE)4Ce2Al◻2(B4Si4O22) (OH)2Mon. 2/m
Hellandite-(Y)(Ca,REE)4Y2Al◻2(B4Si4O22) (OH)2Mon. 2/m : P2/b
Mottanaite-(Ce)Ca4(Ce,REE)Σ2Al(Be1.50.5)Σ2[B4Si4O22]O2Mon. 2/m

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Tadzhikite-(Ce) associated with Zirsilite-(Ce)Na11-12(Ce,Na)3Ca6Mn3Zr3Nb(Si19O55)(Si3O9)2(CO3)(OH)3 · H2O
1 photo of Tadzhikite-(Ce) associated with SanidineK(AlSi3O8)
1 photo of Tadzhikite-(Ce) associated with AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6
1 photo of Tadzhikite-(Ce) associated with MicroclineK(AlSi3O8)
1 photo of Tadzhikite-(Ce) associated with FluoriteCaF2
1 photo of Tadzhikite-(Ce) associated with BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
1 photo of Tadzhikite-(Ce) associated with Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(Z2+4Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

9.DK.FerrorhodoniteCaMn3Fe[Si5O15]Tric. 1 : P1
9.DK.VittinkiiteMnMn3Mn[Si5O15]Tric. 1 : P1
9.DK.Ferri-hellandite-(Ce)(Ca3Ce)Ce2Fe3+2B4Si4O22(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P2/b
9.DK.ShijiangshanitePb3CaAl(Si5O14)(OH)3 · 3H2OTrig. 3m : R3c
9.DK.05Allagite
9.DK.05BabingtoniteCa2(Fe,Mn)FeSi5O14(OH)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DK.05LithiomarsturiteLiCaMn3Si5O14(OH)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DK.05ManganbabingtoniteCa2(Mn,Fe)FeSi5O14(OH)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DK.05MarsturiteNaCaMn3Si5O14(OH)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DK.05NambuliteLiMn2+4Si5O14(OH)Tric.
9.DK.05Natronambulite(Na,Li)(Mn,Ca)4Si5O14OHTric.
9.DK.05RhodoniteCaMn3Mn[Si5O15]Tric. 1
9.DK.05ScandiobabingtoniteCa2(Fe2+,Mn)ScSi5O14(OH)Tric.
9.DK.10SantaclaraiteCaMn4[Si5O14OH](OH) · H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.DK.15SaneroiteNaMn2+5[Si5O14(OH)](VO3)(OH)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DK.20Hellandite-(Y)(Ca,REE)4Y2Al◻2(B4Si4O22) (OH)2Mon. 2/m : P2/b
9.DK.20Hellandite-(Yb)(Ca,Y)4(Yb,Y)2(Al,Fe3+,Ti4+)(Be,Li)2[B4Si4O22](O,F,OH)2
9.DK.20Mottanaite-(Ce)Ca4(Ce,REE)Σ2Al(Be1.50.5)Σ2[B4Si4O22]O2Mon. 2/m
9.DK.20CiprianiiteCa4[(Th,U),Ca]Σ2Al(Be0.51.5)Σ2[B4Si4O22](OH)2Mon. 2/m : P2/b
9.DK.20Hellandite-(Ce)(Ca,REE)4Ce2Al◻2(B4Si4O22) (OH)2Mon. 2/m
9.DK.20Ferri-mottanaite-(Ce) Ca4Ce2Fe3+(Be1.50.5)[Si4B4O22]O2Mon. 2/m : P2/b

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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References for Tadzhikite-(Ce)Hide

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Localities for Tadzhikite-(Ce)Hide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- 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.
Canada
 
  • Québec
    • Montérégie
      • La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM
        • Mont Saint-Hilaire
A. McDonald & L. Horvath pers. comm. +2 other references
Italy
 
  • Lazio
    • Viterbo Province
      • Vetralla
BERNABE' E. (1987)
      • Viterbo
In the collection of Brent Thorne. ...
Kyrgyzstan
 
  • Batken Region
    • Batken District
Pautov et al. (2013)
Norway
 
  • Telemark
    • Porsgrunn
      • Auenlandet
        • Sagåsen
Engvoldsen et al. (1991)
Larsen et al. (2005)
      • Bjørkøya
Larsen et al. (2010)
  • Vestfold
    • Larvik
      • Barkevik area
Knut Eldjarn Collection +1 other reference
Larsen et al. (2010)
Andersen et al. (1996)
Field collected and identified by Knut ...
Knut Eldjarn Collection
Andersen et al. (1996)
Engvoldsen et al. (1991)
      • Tvedalen
Peter Andresen collection.
      • Vesle Arøya
Engvoldsen et al. (1991)
Sweden
 
  • Jönköping County
    • Jönköping
      • Gränna
Christian Brand coll.
Tajikistan (TL)
 
  • Districts of Republican Subordination
Efimov et al. (1970) +2 other references
 
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