IMA mineral species

Lanthanite-(Nd)

Nd₂(CO₃)₃(H₂O)₆·2H₂O

Carbonate mineral.

Lanthanite-(Nd) specimen
LanthaniteNd R060993 Sample Photo 10941 M.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

🔷 Orthorhombic✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaNd₂(CO₃)₃(H₂O)₆·2H₂O
ElementsNd, C, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolLtn-Nd
Nickel–Strunz class5.CC.25

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Curitiba, Brazil

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