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Joaquinite-(Ce) with Neptunite

#PD36926

Joaquinite-(Ce) with Neptunite

#PD36926
Availability
Sold
Size
5.5 x 4.5 x 2 cm - Sm Cabinet 
Formula
NaBa2Fe2+Ti2Ce2(SiO3)8O2(OH)·H2O (RRUFF)
Locality
Gem mine, San Benito Co., California, United States

Tiny 1mm or less orange crystals scattered with Neptunite (4mm). There are no less than 19 crystals.

Type Locality

Joaquinite-(Ce)

Formula
NaBa2Fe2+Ti2Ce2(SiO3)8O2(OH)·H2
Crystal System
Monoclinic 
Crystal Habit
Euhedral Crystals 
Cleavage
Good, None, None 
Luster
Vitreous (Glassy) 
Color
brown, honey yellow, orange 
Class
Monoclinic - Sphenoidal 
Fracture
Brittle 
Hardness
5-5.5 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Collection
Phillips Collection
Special Info
Type Locality

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