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Perrierite-(Ce)

#BW58023
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Perrierite-(Ce) from Burley Farm, near Amherst, Nelson Co., Virginia, United States - BW58023
Perrierite-(Ce) from Burley Farm, near Amherst, Nelson Co., Virginia, United States - BW58023

Perrierite-(Ce)

#BW58023
Availability
Sold
Size
4.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm - Miniature 
Formula
Ce4MgFe3+2Ti4+2O8(Si2O7)2 (RRUFF)
Locality
Burley Farm, near Amherst, Nelson Co., Virginia, United States

Heavy black massive specimen containing the rare earth element cerium. Perrierite is usually metamict

Cerium is used in the manufacture of battery alloys, metal alloys, catalysts in autos, and glass additives to name a few. From the 1950's to the 2000's it was used in lapidary polishing agents. Price increases eliminated the use. Aluminum and titanium oxides are now used.

Best ref.: Arthur A. Pegau (1932) Pegmatite Deposits of Virginia. Virginia Geological Survey; Bulletin 33.

Perrierite-(Ce)

Formula
Ce4MgFe3+2Ti4+2O8(Si2O7)2 
Crystal System
Monoclinic 
Crystal Habit
Metamict, Prismatic, Massive 
Luster
Resinous 
Color
black, brownish, dark reddish brown 
Streak
brown 
Class
Monoclinic - Prismatic 
Fracture
Conchoidal - Uneven 
Hardness
5.5 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Collection
Bill Wilson Collection
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