Nioboaeschynite-(Ce)
A synonym of Aeschynite-(Ce)
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Lustre:
Resinous
Hardness:
4½ - 5½
Specific Gravity:
4.97 - 5.13
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
For the relation to aeschynite-(Ce).
Synonym:
A synonym of Aeschynite-(Ce)
Recognised in 2025 as being identical to aeschynite-(Ce) as part of a new nomenclature scheme for the aeschynite group (IMA Newsletter 85).
Originally thought to be the niobium analogue of aeschynite-(Ce).
Originally thought to be the niobium analogue of aeschynite-(Ce).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2908 (as Nioboaeschynite-(Ce))
37 (as Aeschynite-(Ce))
37 (as Aeschynite-(Ce))
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2908:3 (as Nioboaeschynite-(Ce))
mindat:1:1:37:2 (as Aeschynite-(Ce))
mindat:1:1:37:2 (as Aeschynite-(Ce))
Similar Names
| Nioboaeschynite | |
| Nioboaeschynite-(Nd) | A synonym of Aeschynite-(Nd) |
| Nioboaeschynite-(Y) | A synonym of Aeschynite-(Y) |
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference for Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Naes-Ce | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Internet Links for Nioboaeschynite-(Ce)
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-2908.html
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References for Nioboaeschynite-(Ce)
Reference List:
Rosenblum, Sam, Mosier, E. L. (1975) Nonmetamict nioboeschynite-(Ce) from Alaska. American Mineralogist, 60 (3-4) 309-315
