Mineral description : Cheralite-(Ce)

Mineral class Phosphates : Monazite xenotime group
Chemical formula (Ce,Ca,Th,U)(P,Si)O4
Crystal system Monoclinic
Habitus  
Cleavage [010] Distinct.
Hardness 5
Density 5.28 - 5.39
Color Brown, light green to dark green, transparent.
Streak  
Luster Vitreous to resinous.
Description  
Occurance  
Associates  
Notes Type locality : Chera, Travancore, India.
Ref : MinMag 46, pg 217
Locations Only found in a few places in the world.
  • Lilljuthatten, Krokom, Jämtland.

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