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Ancylite-(Ce)

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Locality: 
Mont Saint-Hilaire, Montérégie, Québec, Canada
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.1 × 1.2 × 0.7 cm
Weight: 
3.00gr
Description

This is a micro (10-15X). There are two well terminated single crystals growing end-to-end. The crystals span 2.1 mm tip-to-tip. The color is a very unusual orange.

I have labeled the specimen as ancylite-(Ce), as opposed to calcioancylite-(Ce), because the ancylite doesn’t appear to be replacing anything else. This rule is not 100% accurate, but it is the only rule for visual identification that appears to have some validity at MSH.

Weight (with MM case) 0.1 oz. Single item shipping weight 2.7 oz. Outside the USA, this could be sent (along with up to 2-3 other micros) in a padded envelope for $7.

Collected: 
9/96
Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Ancylite-(Ce)

Formula: 
SrCe(CO3)2(OH)·H2O
Strunz: 
5.DC.05
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
4.0 - 4.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Narsaarsuk pegmatite (Narssârssuk pegmatite), Narsaarsuk Plateau, Igaliku (Igaliko), Narsaq, Kujalleq, Greenland
LMB minerals

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In addition to the standard terms and conditions, please note the following. Almost all IDs are visual. While in most cases the ID is obvious, there may be cases where it is not. If you are doubtful about a particular ID, please ask for more information. Or do not bid! Similarly, if you are not sure that the specimen meets your criteria, do not bid. I have tdone the best I can with the photos. Nevertheless, if you are not happy with a specimen for any reason, I will refund the bid price – but not the shipping costs (unless the fault is clearly mine) – if the specimen is returned. This policy applies even if analysis of the specimen shows that my ID was incorrect. When in doubt, ask - or don’t bid. Note that most crystals at MSH and Varennes are micros - even if on large specimens. Please pay attention to the stated sizes. Any customs duties, fees etc. are the responsibility of the buyer.

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