belovite-(Ce)
Sign in to saveBelovite-(Ce) () is the cerium analogue of belovite-(La). It is a member in the belovite group being a subgroup of the apatite group.
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- Belovite-(Ce)
- crystal system
- trigonal crystal system
- Mohs' hardness
- 5
- IMA Mineral Symbol
- Blv-Ce
- chemical formula
- NaCeSr₃(PO₄)₃F
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Belovite-(Ce) () is the cerium analogue of belovite-(La). It is a member in the belovite group being a subgroup of the apatite group.
Belovite-(Ce) was first described in 1954 and named for Nikolai Belov. Its type locality is Malyi Punkaruaiv mountain in Lovozersky District, Russia.
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