IMA mineral species

Arisite-(La)

NaLa₂(CO₃)₂[F₂ₓ(CO₃)₁₋ₓ]F

Carbonate mineral.

Properties

Chemical formulaNaLa₂(CO₃)₂[F₂ₓ(CO₃)₁₋ₓ]F
ElementsNa, La, C, O, F
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolAri-La
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): Aris quarries, Namibia

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