Synchysite-(Ce) Explained

Synchysite-(Ce)
Imasymbol:	Syn-Ce^[1]
Strunz:	5.BD.20c
Dana:	16a.1.3.1
System:	Monoclinic
Class:	Prismatic (2/m) (same H-M symbol)
Symmetry:	C2/c
Tenacity:	Brittle
Mohs:	4.5
Luster:	Vitreous
Diaphaneity:	Translucent
Pleochroism:	Weak

Synchysite-(Ce) is a carbonate mineral and an end member of the synchysite group. The general chemical formula is .^[2]

Discovery and naming

Synchysite-(Ce) was discovered in 1900 by Gustaf Flink.^[3] The name is derived from the Greek "σύγχΰσις", meaning "confounding", a reference to the possibility to confuse the mineral with Parisite-(Ce).

Occurrences

Synchysite-(Ce) is found in rare-earth element bearing pegmatites.^[4] It can also occur as a hydrothermal mineral in granite, alkalic syenite and carbonatite.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Warr. L.N.. 2021. IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine. 85. 3. 291–320. 10.1180/mgm.2021.43. 2021MinM...85..291W. 235729616. free.
2. Web site: Synchysite-(Ce). 24 February 2013.
3. Flink . Gustaf . Ueber den Synchysit . Bull. Geol. Inst. Univ. Upsala . 1900 . 81.
4. Web site: Synchysite-(Ce) Mineral Data. 24 February 2013.
5. Web site: Synchysite-(Ce). handbookofmineralogy. 24 February 2013.