IMA mineral species
Monazite-(Ce)
CePO₄
Phosphate mineral.
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Properties
⚖ Density5.191 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | CePO₄ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ce, P, O |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 5.191 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Mnz-Ce |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.AD.50 |
“—” 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
- Monazite-(Ce) on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3860580 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic