IMA mineral species

Arisite-(Ce)

NaCe₂(CO₃)₂[F₂ₓ(CO₃)₁₋ₓ]F

Carbonate mineral.

Arisite-(Ce) specimen
Arisite-(Ce)-193096.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

🔷 Hexagonal✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaNaCe₂(CO₃)₂[F₂ₓ(CO₃)₁₋ₓ]F
ElementsNa, Ce, C, O, F
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolAri-Ce
Nickel–Strunz class5.BD.18

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Poudrette quarry, Canada · Aris quarries, Namibia

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.