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Kuannersuite-(Ce)

A valid IMA mineral species
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Kuannersuite-(Ce), etc.

Kuannersuit Plateau, Ilímaussaq complex, Kujalleq, Greenland
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Kuannersuite-(Ce), etc.
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Kuannersuite-(Ce), etc.

Kuannersuit Plateau, Ilímaussaq complex, Kujalleq, Greenland
04052750014950503194118.jpg
Kuannersuite-(Ce), etc.
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Kuannersuite-(Ce), etc.

Kuannersuit Plateau, Ilímaussaq complex, Kujalleq, Greenland
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Kuannersuite-(Ce), etc.
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About Kuannersuite-(Ce)Hide

Formula:
NaCeBa3(PO4)3F0.5Cl0.5
Colour:
Pale red
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
4½ - 5½
Specific Gravity:
4.51
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
For the type locality Kuannersuit (Kvanefjeld) plateau, Ilimaussaq complex, Narsaq, Kitaa (West Greenland) Province, Greenland.
The barium analogue of Belovite-(Ce). The NaCeBa3 analogue of Fluorapatite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
25711
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:25711:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
3aa87fe2-b61b-4e9d-bd26-9820758ef1bb

IMA Classification of Kuannersuite-(Ce)Hide

Classification of Kuannersuite-(Ce)Hide

Strunz-mindat (2023):
8.BN.05

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
N : With only large cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 0.33:1

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

SymbolSourceReference
Kua-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 Kuannersuite-(Ce)Hide

Lustre:
Vitreous
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Pale red
Streak:
White
Hardness:
4½ - 5½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Poor/Indistinct
on {001} and {100}
Density:
4.51 g/cm3 (Measured)    4.66 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Chemistry of Kuannersuite-(Ce)Hide

Mindat Formula:
NaCeBa3(PO4)3F0.5Cl0.5
Elements listed:
Ba, Ce, Cl, F, Na, O, P - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of Kuannersuite-(Ce)Hide

Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3 - Rhombohedral
Space Group:
P3
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.909 Å, c = 7.402 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 0.747
Unit Cell V:
629.42 ų

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0005927Kuannersuite-(Ce)Friis H, Balic-Zunic T, Pekov I V, Petersen O V (2004) Kuannersuite-(Ce), Ba6Na2REE2(PO4)6FCl, a new member of the apatite group, from the Ilimaussaq Alkaline Complex, South Greenland: Description and crystal chemistry The Canadian Mineralogist 42 95-1062004Ilimaussaq Alkaline Complex, South Greenland0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
2.97 Å(100)
2.86 Å(60)
1.96 Å(80)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks>3.0
36 : Carbonatites, kimberlites, and related igneous rocks

Type Occurrence of Kuannersuite-(Ce)Hide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Tugtupite-bearing albitites, Kuannersuit Plateau (Kvanefjeld), Ilímaussaq complex, Kujalleq, Greenland
General Appearance of Type Material:
Elongated crystals with six-sided cross section, to 1.5 mm.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Geological Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark, GM 2003.42.
Geological Faculty, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia, Il–1016.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Vugs in albitite veins hosted by an augite-syenite.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
TugtupiteSphaleritePectoliteNeptuniteNabesite
LovdariteGonnarditeGmelinite SubgroupGalenaChkalovite
BerylliteAnalcimeAlbiteAegirine
Reference:
Friis, H., Balić-Åœunić, T., Pekov, I.V., Petersen, O.V. (2004) Kuannersuite-(Ce), Ba6Na2REE2(PO4)6FCl, a new member of the apatite group, from the Ilímaussaq alkaline complex, South Greenland: description and crystal chemistry. The Canadian Mineralogist, 42, 95-106.
Download:
https://rruff.info/rruff_1.0/uploads/CM42_95.pdf

Synonyms of Kuannersuite-(Ce)Hide

Other Language Names for Kuannersuite-(Ce)Hide

Relationship of Kuannersuite-(Ce) to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Belovite Group > Apatite Supergroup
Other Members of this group:
Belovite-(Ce)NaCeSr3(PO4)3FTrig. 3 : P3
Belovite-(La)NaLaSr3(PO4)3FTrig. 3 : P3
Carlgieseckeite-(Nd)NaNdCa3(PO4)3FTrig. 3 : P3
Deloneite(Na0.5REE0.25Ca0.25)(Ca0.75REE0.25)Sr1.5(CaNa0.25REE0.25)(PO4)3F0.5(OH)0.5Trig. 3 : P3
FluorcaphiteSrCaCa3(PO4)3FHex. 6/m : P63/m
FluorstrophiteSrCaSr3(PO4)3FHex. 6/m : P63/m

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Kuannersuite-(Ce) associated with AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.BN.AraditeBaCa6[(SiO4)(VO4)](VO4)2FTrig. 3m : R3m
8.BN.MagganasiteCuFe3+3O(AsO4)3Tric. 1 : P1
8.BN.FluorpyromorphitePb5(PO4)3FHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.FluorsigaiiteCa2Sr3(PO4)3FHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.FluoralforsiteBa5(PO4)3FHex. 6/m : P6/m
8.BN.05AlforsiteBa5(PO4)3ClHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05Belovite-(Ce)NaCeSr3(PO4)3FTrig. 3 : P3
8.BN.05ChlorapatiteCa5(PO4)3ClHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05Mimetite-MPb5(AsO4)3ClMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.BN.05Johnbaumite-MCa5(AsO4)3OHMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.BN.05FluorapatiteCa5(PO4)3FHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05HedyphaneCa2Pb3(AsO4)3ClHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
8.BN.05HydroxylapatiteCa5(PO4)3(OH)Hex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05JohnbaumiteCa5(AsO4)3(OH)Hex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05MimetitePb5(AsO4)3ClHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05MorelanditeCa2Ba3(AsO4)3ClHex.
8.BN.05OxypyromorphitePb10(PO4)6O
8.BN.05PyromorphitePb5(PO4)3ClHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05FluorstrophiteSrCaSr3(PO4)3FHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05SvabiteCa5(AsO4)3FHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
8.BN.05TurneaureiteCa5(AsO4)3ClHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05VanadinitePb5(VO4)3ClHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05Belovite-(La)NaLaSr3(PO4)3FTrig. 3 : P3
8.BN.05Deloneite(Na0.5REE0.25Ca0.25)(Ca0.75REE0.25)Sr1.5(CaNa0.25REE0.25)(PO4)3F0.5(OH)0.5Trig. 3 : P3
8.BN.05FluorcaphiteSrCaCa3(PO4)3FHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05 vaGermanate-pyromorphitePb5(PO4)2GeO4
8.BN.05Hydroxylapatite-MCa5(PO4)3OHMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.BN.05PhosphohedyphaneCa2Pb3(PO4)3ClHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05HydroxylpyromorphitePb5(PO4)3(OH)Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mcm
8.BN.05StronadelphiteSr5(PO4)3FHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05FluorphosphohedyphaneCa2Pb3(PO4)3FHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05Carlgieseckeite-(Nd)NaNdCa3(PO4)3FTrig. 3 : P3
8.BN.05VanackeritePb4Cd(AsO4)3ClTrig. 3 : P3
8.BN.05Miyahisaite(Sr,Ca)2Ba3(PO4)3F Hex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05Unnamed (OH-analogue of Mimetite)Pb5(AsO4)3(OH)Hex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05PieczkaiteMn5(PO4)3ClHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05HydroxylhedyphaneCa2Pb3(AsO4)3(OH)Trig. 3 : P3
8.BN.05PliniusiteCa5(VO4)3FHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.05ParafiniukiteCa2Mn3(PO4)3ClHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.BN.10ArctiteNa2Ca4(PO4)3FTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BN.15GoryainoviteCa2(PO4)ClOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcm

Fluorescence of Kuannersuite-(Ce)Hide

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.

Internet Links for Kuannersuite-(Ce)Hide

References for Kuannersuite-(Ce)Hide

Reference List:
Friis, H., Balić-Åœunić, T., Pekov, I.V., Petersen, O.V. (2004) Kuannersuite-(Ce), Ba6Na2REE2(PO4)6FCl, a new member of the apatite group, from the Ilímaussaq alkaline complex, South Greenland: description and crystal chemistry. The Canadian Mineralogist, 42, 95-106.
Friis, H., Balić-Åœunić, T., Pekov, I.V., Petersen, O.V. (2004) Kuannersuite-(Ce), Ba6Na2REE2(PO4)6FCl, a new member of the apatite group, from the Ilímaussaq alkaline complex, South Greenland: description and crystal chemistry. The Canadian Mineralogist, 42, 95-106.
Pasero, M., Kampf, A.R., Ferraris, C., Pekov, I.V., Rakovan, J.R., White, T.J. (2010) Nomenclature of the apatite supergroup minerals. European Journal of Mineralogy, 22, 163-179.

Localities for Kuannersuite-(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.
Greenland
 
  • Kujalleq
Friis, Henrik
Balic-Zunjic, Tonci
Pekov, Igor V. & Petersen, Ole Valdemar. 2004. Kuannersuite-(Ce), Ba6Na2REE2(PO4)6FCl, a new member of the Apatite group, from the Ilímaussaq Alkaline Complex, South Greenland: Description and crystal chemistry. Canadian Mineralogist, 42, 95-106
Friis, H., Balic-Zunic, T, Pekov, I., Peterson, O. (2004): Kuannersuite-(Ce), a new member of the Apatite-group, from the Ilimaussaq alkaline complex, South Greenland, Canadian Mineralogist, Vol. 42, 95-106
Friis, H., Balic-Zunic, T, Pekov, I., Peterson, O. (2004): Kuannersuite-(Ce), a new member of the Apatite-group, from the Ilimaussaq alkaline complex, South Greenland. Canadian Mineralogist. 42, 95-106
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