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Parisite-(Ce)

#39023

Parisite-(Ce)

#39023
Availability
Sold
Size
3 x 3 x 3 cm - Thumbnail 
Formula
CaCe2(CO3)3F2 (RRUFF)
Locality
Trimouns Talc mine, Luzenac, Ariège, Midi-Pyrénées, France
Tagged
carbonate , REE mineral

Orange weird but interesting and typical crystal for this species. This one is translucent and almost gemmy to 9mm. This is perhaps the best locality. Ex. Barlow with tag.

Parisite-(Ce)

Formula
CaCe2(CO3)3F2 
Crystal System
Trigonal 
Crystal Habit
Acicular, Striated, Prismatic 
Cleavage
Distinct, None, None 
Luster
Vitreous - Greasy 
Color
brown, brownish yellow, grayish yellow, yellow 
Streak
white 
Class
Trigonal - Pyramidal 
Fracture
Brittle 
Hardness
4.5 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

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