Yttrocerite Explained

Yttrocerite
Category:Mineral variety
Formula:CaF2 + (Y,Ce)F3
Habit:Cubic
Mohs:4-5

Yttrocerite is a variety of the mineral fluorite with a chemical formula CaF2+(Y,Ce)F3. It is bluish red with isometric crystals and is named for the yttrium and cerium it contains. It has a Mohs hardness of 4–5. It has been found in Sweden, several states in the United States and Norway.[1] It is not a mineral species approved by International Mineralogical Association.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.mindat.org/min-7379.html Mindat.org
  2. http://webmineral.com/data/Yttrocerite.shtml Webmineral data