IMA mineral species

Daqingshanite-(Ce)

(Sr,Ca,Ba)₃(Ce,La)(CO₃)₃₋ₓ(PO₄)(OH,F)₂ₓ

Carbonate-phosphate mineral.

Daqingshanite-(Ce) specimen
Daqingshanite-(Ce)-283082 (cropped).jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formula(Sr,Ca,Ba)₃(Ce,La)(CO₃)₃₋ₓ(PO₄)(OH,F)₂ₓ
ElementsSr, Ca, Ba, Ce, La, C, O, P, H, F
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolDaq-Ce
Nickel–Strunz class5.BF.15

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Bayan Obo mine, People's Republic of China

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