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Astrocyanite-(Ce)

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Astrocyanite-(Ce)
Astrocyanite-(Ce) found at its type locality
General
CategoryMineral
Formula
(repeating unit)
Cu2(Ce,Nd,La)2(UO2)(CO3)5(OH)2·1.5H2O
IMA symbolAcy-Ce[1]
Identification
ColorBlue, Bright blue, Blue green
Specific gravity3.8
Density3.8
Other characteristics Radioactive

Astrocyanite-(Ce) is a bright blue mineral with the chemical formula Cu2(Ce,Nd,La)2(UO2)(CO3)5(OH)2·1.5H2O. Its type locality is Kamoto East Open Cut, Kamoto, Kolwezi, Lualaba, Congo

The name of this mineral comes from the Ancient Greek: άστρον ("astron") for "star", κυανός ("kyanos") for "blue", in allusion to its colour and habit of the aggregates, and the dominant lanthanide element in its composition.

References

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  1. ^ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
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