IMA mineral species
Chevkinite-(Ce)
(Ce,La,Ca,Th)₄(Fe²⁺,Mg)(Fe²⁺,Ti,Fe³⁺)₂(Ti,Fe³⁺)₂(Si₂O₇)₂O₈
Sorosilicate mineral.
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Properties
| Chemical formula | (Ce,La,Ca,Th)₄(Fe²⁺,Mg)(Fe²⁺,Ti,Fe³⁺)₂(Ti,Fe³⁺)₂(Si₂O₇)₂O₈ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ce, La, Ca, Th, Fe, Mg, Ti, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Cvk-Ce |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.BE.70 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Ilmen Nature Reserve, Russia
- 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
- Chevkinite-(Ce) on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q12169247 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic