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Name: Sahamalite-(Ce)
Shm-Ce
IMA Chemistry: Ce2Mg(CO3)4
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Sahamalite-(Ce) contains elements:
Cerium (Ce)
Magnesium (Mg)
Carbon (C)
Oxygen (O)
Country of Type Locality: USA
Year First Published: 1953
IMA Status: Approved,Renamed
Status Notes: Jaffe H W, Meyrowitz R, Evans H T (1953) Sahamalite, a new rare earth carbonate mineral, American Mineralogist 38, 741-754 Name changed from sahamalite: Nickel E H, Mandarino J A (1987) Procedures involving the IMA Commission on New Minerals and Mineral Names and guidelines on mineral nomenclature, American Mineralogist 72, 1031-1042
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Crystal Systems: monoclinic
Oldest Known Age: 1412 Million Years Ago
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