IMA mineral species

Laplandite-(Ce)

Na₄CeTiPO₄Si₇O₁₈ * 5H₂O

Multiple chain inosilicate mineral.

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Laplandite-(Ce) specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaNa₄CeTiPO₄Si₇O₁₈ * 5H₂O
ElementsNa, Ce, Ti, P, O, Si, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolLpl-Ce
Nickel–Strunz class9.DJ.10

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🌍 Where it's found

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