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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