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Aeschynite-(Nd)

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Aeschynite-(Nd)
General
CategoryMineral
Formula
(repeating unit)
(Nd,Ce,Ca,Th)(Ti,Nb)2(O,OH)6
IMA symbolAes-Nd
Strunz classification4.DF.05
Dana classification8.3.6.5
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Crystal classDipyramidal (mmm)
H-M symbol: (2/m 2/m 2/m)
Identification
Formula mass346.61 gm
ColorDark to pale brown, brownish black
Crystal habitMetamict
FractureConchoidal
TenacityBrittle
Mohs scale hardness5 – 6
LusterAdamantine
StreakPale yellowish brown
DiaphaneitySubtranslucent
Specific gravity4.60 – 5.04
Density4.6 – 5.04 g/cm
Optical properties2.1 – 2.4
2V angle78° – 82°
DispersionWeak to strong

Aeschynite-(Nd) is a rare earth mineral of neodymium, cerium, calcium, thorium, titanium, niobium, oxygen, and hydrogen with the chemical formula (Nd,Ce,Ca,Th)(Ti,Nb)2(O,OH)6. Its name comes from the Greek word for "shame". Its Mohs scale rating is 5 to 6. It is a member of the hydroxide minerals.

It was first reported for an occurrence in Bayan Obo, Inner Mongolia in 1982. In that rare earth mining deposit it occurs in veins within metamorphosed dolomite and slate. It occurs associated with aegirine, riebeckite, barite, fluorite, albite, phlogopite and magnetite. The IMA symbol is Aes-Nd.

See also

References

  1. Handbook of Mineralogy
  2. Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA-CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.


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