Cerianite-(ce)

Cerianite-(Ce)

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Cerianite-(ce) specimen - rock identification

What is Cerianite-(ce)?

Cerianite-(Ce) is a relatively rare oxide mineral, belonging to uraninite group with the formula (Ce,Th)O2. It is one of a few currently known minerals containing essential tetravalent cerium, the other examples being stetindite and dyrnaesite-(La).

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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin

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Key Characteristics

Composition of Cerianite-(ce)

For details on crystal structure see cerium(IV) oxide. Both ceria and thoria have a fluorite structure.

Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color
Dark green-amber

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula
(Ce4+,Th)O2
Elements
Ce, O, Th
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