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Parisite-(Ce)

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Parisite-(Ce)

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Description
Locality: 
Snowbird Mine, Mineral County, Montana, United States of America
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.2 × 3.6 × 2.4 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.60cm
Description

This locality is well-know for the fine parisite-(Ce) crystals. In this specimen we can enjoy some aggregates, with a brown color and semi-dull luster. Good sized specimen, on quartz matrix.

Mineral Data
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Parisite-(Ce)

Formula: 
Ca(Ce,La)2(CO3)3F2
Strunz: 
5.BD.20b
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
4.5
Type Locality: 
Mun. de Muzo, Vasquez-Yacopí Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia