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Gadolinite & Synchisite

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Gadolinite & Synchisite

ex Collection Edgar Franz (ex Collection Tapani Mutanen)

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Description
Locality: 
Kangasala, Pirkanmaa, Finland
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.3 × 7.5 × 5.6 cm
Description

Gadolinite and synchisite in matrix

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Gadolinite

Synonym Of: 

Gadolinite-(Ce)

Formula: 
(Ce,La,Nd,Y)2Fe2+Be2Si2O10
Strunz: 
9.AJ.20
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0

Gadolinite-(Y)

Formula: 
Y2Fe2+Be2Si2O10
Strunz: 
9.AJ.20
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0