IMA mineral species

Tadzhikite-(Ce)

Ca₄Ce³⁺₂Ti☐(B₄Si₄O₂₂)(OH)₂

Single chain inosilicate mineral.

Tadzhikite-(Ce) specimen
Tadzhikite-(Ce)-481258.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCa₄Ce³⁺₂Ti☐(B₄Si₄O₂₂)(OH)₂
ElementsCa, Ce, Ti, B, Si, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolTad-Ce
Nickel–Strunz class9.DK.20

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Darai-Pioz glacier, Tajikistan

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