IMA mineral species
Cerite-(CeCa)
(Ce₇Ca₂)☐Mg(SiO₄)₃(SiO₃OH)₄(OH)₃
Nesosilicate mineral.
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Properties
| Chemical formula | (Ce₇Ca₂)☐Mg(SiO₄)₃(SiO₃OH)₄(OH)₃ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ce, Ca, Mg, Si, O, H |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Crt-Ce |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.AG.20 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Bastnäs, Sweden
- 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
- Cerite-(CeCa) on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3665119 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species