Astrocyanite-(Ce)
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
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-571090.jpg.webp) Astrocyanite-(Ce) found at its type locality | |
| General | |
| Category | Mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | Cu2(Ce,Nd,La)2(UO2)(CO3)5(OH)2·1.5H2O |
| IMA symbol | Acy-Ce[1] |
| Identification | |
| Color | Blue, Bright blue, Blue green |
| Specific gravity | 3.8 |
| Density | 3.8 |
| Other characteristics |  Radioactive |
The name of this mineral comes from the 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
- Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85: 291–320.
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External links
- Astrocyanite-(Ce) data sheet
- About Astrocyanite-(Ce
- Astrocyanite-(Ce) on the Handbook of
Mineralogy
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