IMA mineral species

Karnasurtite-(Ce)

(Ce,La,Th)(Ti,Nb)(Al,Fe)(Si₂O₇)(OH)₄ * 3H₂O

Sorosilicate mineral.

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

Properties

Chemical formula(Ce,La,Th)(Ti,Nb)(Al,Fe)(Si₂O₇)(OH)₄ * 3H₂O
ElementsCe, La, Th, Ti, Nb, Al, Fe, Si, O, H
Crystal systemAmorphous
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolKsu-Ce
Nickel–Strunz class9.BE.70

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Karnasurt, Russia