Loparite-(Ce)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Loparite
Loparite

Loparite-(Ce) is a granular, brittle mineral which is light grey or white with reddish brown internal reflections.[1]It has the chemical formula of (Ce,Na,Ca)2(Ti,Nb)2O6 while the empirical formula is Na0.6Ce0.2La0.1Ca0.1Ti0.8Nb0.2O3.[1]

Loparite has been found in the Khibiny and Lovozero massifs, Kola peninsula and northern Russia.

[edit] Etymology

The term originates from the word 'Lopar', the Russian name for the Lapp inhabitants of the Kola peninsula, and the Ce content.[1][2]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ a b c Loparite-(Ce) on Webmineral
  2. ^ Loparite-(Ce) on Mindat.org

[edit] External links

 This article about a specific mineral or mineraloid is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.