IMA mineral species

Xianhuaite-(Ce)

K₂CeNb₅O₁₅

Mineral.

Xianhuaite-(Ce) specimen
Images of xianhuaite-(Ce) crystals and associated minerals (a).png · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaK₂CeNb₅O₁₅
ElementsK, Ce, Nb, O
Crystal systemTetragonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolXhu-Ce
Nickel–Strunz class4.DL.

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Bayan Obo mine, People's Republic of China

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