Stetindite-(Ce)
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Stetindite-(Ce)
Formula:
Ce(SiO4)
Colour:
Pale yellow to colourless
Lustre:
Adamantine
Specific Gravity:
5.03 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Member of:
Name:
Named for the type locality. Originally named stetindite, but renamed stetindite-(Ce) in 2016, according to the Levinson rule.
Type Locality:
Ce4+ analog of zircon. Third mineral with tetravalent cerium after cerianite-(Ce) and dyrnaesite-(La). One of the most simple Ce-dominant silicates (compare percleveite-(Ce) and 'UM1979-22-SiO:CeLaNd').
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
38899
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:38899:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
ff192b0e-3858-4164-a404-6c1d22babf5d
IMA Classification of Stetindite-(Ce)
Classification of Stetindite-(Ce)
9.AD.30
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
A : Nesosilicates
D : Nesosilicates without additional anions; cations in [6] and/or greater coordination
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
A : Nesosilicates
D : Nesosilicates without additional anions; cations in [6] and/or greater coordination
51.5.2.6
51 : NESOSILICATES Insular SiO4 Groups Only
5 : Insular SiO4 Groups Only with cations in >[6] coordination
51 : NESOSILICATES Insular SiO4 Groups Only
5 : Insular SiO4 Groups Only with cations in >[6] coordination
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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Std-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 Stetindite-(Ce)
Adamantine
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Pale yellow to colourless
Streak:
White
Tenacity:
Brittle
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
5.03 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Stetindite-(Ce)
Type:
Uniaxial (+)
Chemistry of Stetindite-(Ce)
Mindat Formula:
Ce(SiO4)
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Stetindite-(Ce)
Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Class (H-M):
4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) - Ditetragonal Dipyramidal
Space Group:
I41/amd
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.9746(7) Å, c = 6.2055(8) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 0.89
Unit Cell V:
301.87 ų
Z:
4
Morphology:
tetragonal prism {100} or {110}, pinacoid {001} , an unidentified dipyramid (very rare)
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ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0014728 | Stetindite-(Ce) | Schluter J, Malcherek T, Husdal T A (2009) The new mineral stetindite, CeSiO4, a cerium end-member of the zircon group Neues Jahrbuch fur Mineralogie, Abhandlungen 186 195-200 | 2009 | Stetind pegmatite, Tysfjord, Norway | 0 | 293 | |
0015318 | Stetindite-(Ce) | Skakle J M S, Dickson C L, Glasser F P (2000) The crystal structures of CeSiO4 and Ca2Ce8(SiO4)6O2 Powder Diffraction 15 234-238 | 2000 | synthetic | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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4.321 Å | (58) |
3.487 Å | (100) |
2.787 Å | (21) |
2.626 Å | (68) |
2.466 Å | (19) |
2.177 Å | (24) |
1.847 Å | (21) |
1.798 Å | (61) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks | >3.0 |
34 : Complex granite pegmatites |
Type Occurrence of Stetindite-(Ce)
General Appearance of Type Material:
Diverging aggregates of acicular crystals up to 1.5 mm in length and 0.05 mm in thickness.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Mineralogical Museum, University of Hamburg, Germany (NO-001/08).
Geological Setting of Type Material:
In cavities in elongated to sheet formed masses of yttrian fluorite wich occurs along a narrow zone in a granite pegmatite.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Stetindite-(Ce)
Other Language Names for Stetindite-(Ce)
German:Stetindit-(Ce)
Relationship of Stetindite-(Ce) to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
7 photos of Stetindite-(Ce) associated with Yttrofluorite | (Ca1-xYx)F2+x where 0.05< x |
4 photos of Stetindite-(Ce) associated with Vyuntspakhkite-(Y) | (Y,Yb)4Al2.5-1.5(Si,Al)1.5-2.5(SiO4)4O(OH)7 |
1 photo of Stetindite-(Ce) associated with Bastnäsite-(Ce) | Ce(CO3)F |
1 photo of Stetindite-(Ce) associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
1 photo of Stetindite-(Ce) associated with Thalénite-(Y) | Y3Si3O10F |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
9.AD. | Adrianite | Ca12(Al4Mg3Si7)O32Cl6 |
9.AD.05 | Larnite | Ca2SiO4 |
9.AD.10 | Calcio-olivine | Ca2SiO4 |
9.AD.15 | Merwinite | Ca3Mg(SiO4)2 |
9.AD.20 | Bredigite | Ca7Mg(SiO4)4 |
9.AD.25 | Andradite | Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.25 | Almandine | Fe2+3Al2(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.25 | Calderite | Mn2+3Fe3+2(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.25 | Goldmanite | Ca3V3+2(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.25 | Grossular | Ca3Al2(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.25 | Henritermierite | Ca3Mn3+2(SiO4)2[◻(OH)4] |
9.AD.25 | Kimzeyite | Ca3Zr2(SiO4)(AlO4)2 |
9.AD.25 | Knorringite | Mg3Cr2(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.25 | Majorite | Mg3(MgSi)(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.25 | Morimotoite | Ca3(TiFe2+)(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.25 | Pyrope | Mg3Al2(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.25 | Schorlomite | Ca3Ti2(SiO4)(Fe3+O4)2 |
9.AD.25 | Spessartine | Mn2+3Al2(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.25 | Uvarovite | Ca3Cr2(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.25 | Wadalite | (Ca,Mg)6(Al,Fe3+)4((Si,Al)O4)3O4Cl3 |
9.AD.25 va | Hydrougrandite | (Ca,Mg,Fe2+)3(Fe3+,Al)2[(OH)4(SiO4)2] |
9.AD.25 va | Yamatoite | (Mn2+,Ca)3(V3+,Al)2(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.25 | Holtstamite | Ca3Al2(SiO4)2[◻(OH)4] |
9.AD.25 | Khoharite | Mg3Fe3+2(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.25 | Kerimasite | Ca3Zr2(SiO4)(Fe3+O4)2 |
9.AD.25 | Toturite | Ca3Sn2(SiO4)(Fe3+O4)2 |
9.AD.25 | Momoiite | Mn2+3V3+2(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.25 | Eringaite | Ca3Sc2(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.25 | Irinarassite | Ca3Sn2(SiO4)(AlO4)2 |
9.AD.25 | Menzerite-(Y) | (Y2Ca)Mg2(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.25 | Eltyubyuite | Ca12Fe3+10Si4O32Cl6 |
9.AD.25 | Blythite | Mn2+3Mn3+2[SiO4]3 |
9.AD.25 | Skiagite | Fe2+3Fe3+2[SiO4]3 |
9.AD.25 | Hutcheonite | Ca3Ti2(SiO4)(AlO4)2 |
9.AD.25 | UM1984-37-SiO:CrMn | Mn2+3Cr3+2(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.25 | Rubinite | Ca3Ti3+2Si3O12 |
9.AD.25 | Nikmelnikovite | Ca12(Fe2+Fe3+3Al3◻)[SiO4]6[◻(OH)4]5◻4 |
9.AD.30 va | Auerlite | near Th(Si,P)O4 |
9.AD.30 | Coffinite | U(SiO4) · nH2O |
9.AD.30 | Hafnon | HfSiO4 |
9.AD.30 | Thorite | Th(SiO4) |
9.AD.30 | Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
9.AD.35 | Huttonite | ThSiO4 |
9.AD.35 | Tombarthite-(Y) | Y4(Si,H4)4O12-x(OH)4+2x |
9.AD.40 | Eulytine | Bi4(SiO4)3 |
9.AD.45 | Reidite | ZrSiO4 |
9.AD.55 | Jeffbenite | Mg3Al2Si3O12 |
Fluorescence of Stetindite-(Ce)
none
Other Information
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 Stetindite-(Ce)
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References for Stetindite-(Ce)
Reference List:
Schlüter, Jochen, Malcherek, Thomas, Husdal, Tomas Andersen (2009) The new mineral stetindite, CeSiO4, a cerium end-member of the zircon group. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Abhandlungen, 186 (2) 195-200 doi:10.1127/0077-7757/2009/0146
Localities for Stetindite-(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.
Australia | |
| Huston et al. (2017) +1 other reference |
Bolivia | |
| Cacho et al. (2019) |
Canada | |
| Mounce et al. (2020) |
Miller (2021) | |
Egypt | |
| Mahmoud et al. (2018) |
Italy | |
| Tony Kampf +1 other reference |
Norway (TL) | |
| Schlüter et al. (2009) +1 other reference |
Russia | |
| Kasatkin et al. (2020) |
USA | |
| Van Rythoven et al. (2020) |
Van Rythoven et al. (2020) |
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Stetind pegmatite, Narvik, Nordland, Norway