IMA mineral species
Astrocyanite-(Ce)
Cu₂(Ce,Nd,La)₂(UO₂)(CO₃)₅(OH)₂ * 1.5H₂O
Uranyl carbonate mineral.
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Properties
| Chemical formula | Cu₂(Ce,Nd,La)₂(UO₂)(CO₃)₅(OH)₂ * 1.5H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Cu, Ce, Nd, La, U, O, C, H |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Acy-Ce |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 5.EF.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Kamoto mine, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Astrocyanite-(Ce) on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3627632 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Hexagonal
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