IMA mineral species

Bussyite-(Ce)

(Ce,REE)₃(Na,H₂O)₆MnSi₉Be₅(O,OH)₃₀F₄

Phyllosilicate mineral.

Bussyite-(Ce) specimen
Bussyite-(Ce)-557438.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formula(Ce,REE)₃(Na,H₂O)₆MnSi₉Be₅(O,OH)₃₀F₄
ElementsCe, Na, H, O, Mn, Si, Be, F
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBsy-Ce
Nickel–Strunz class9.EA.80

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Poudrette quarry, Canada

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