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Fluocerite-(Ce)

Little Patsy pegmatite, South Platte Pegmatite Mining District, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA

Fluocerite-(Ce)

Österby, St. Skedevi, Säter, Dalarna County, Sweden

Fluocerite-(Ce)

Black Cloud Mine, Teller County, Colorado, USA

Fluocerite-(Ce)

Little Patsy pegmatite, South Platte Pegmatite Mining District, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA

Fluocerite-(Ce)

Österby, St. Skedevi, Säter, Dalarna County, Sweden

Fluocerite-(Ce)

Black Cloud Mine, Teller County, Colorado, USA

Fluocerite-(Ce)

Little Patsy pegmatite, South Platte Pegmatite Mining District, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA

Fluocerite-(Ce)

Österby, St. Skedevi, Säter, Dalarna County, Sweden

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Synonym of:

'Fluocerite', Fluocerite-(Ce)

This page provides mineralogical data about Flusscerit.

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:

30341

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:30341:7

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Fluocerite	A synonym
Fluocerite-(Ce)	A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered	CeF₃
Fluocerite-(La)	A valid IMA mineral species	LaF₃

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ID	Species	Reference	Year	Locality	Temp (K)
0020644	Fluocerite-(La)	Zalkin A, Templeton D H (1985) Refinement of the trigonal structure of lanthanum trifluoride with neutron diffraction data Acta Crystallographica B41 91-93	1985	synthetic	293
0009547	Fluocerite-(La)	Cheetham A K, Fender B E F, Fuess H, Wright A F (1976) A powder neutron diffraction study of lanthanum and cerium trifluorides Acta Crystallographica B32 94-97	1976	synthetic	293
0009548	Fluocerite-(Ce)	Cheetham A K, Fender B E F, Fuess H, Wright A F (1976) A powder neutron diffraction study of lanthanum and cerium trifluorides Acta Crystallographica B32 94-97	1976	synthetic	293
0010627	Fluocerite-(La)	Mansmann M (1965) Die kristallstruktur von lanthantrifluorid Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 122 375-398	1965	synthetic	293
0012039	Fluocerite-(La)	Schlyter K (1952) On the crystal structure of fluorides of the tysonite LaF3 type Arkiv for Kemi 5 73-82	1952	Osterby, parish of Skedevi, Dalecarlia, Sweden	293
0017899	Fluocerite-(La)	Oftedal I (1929) Ueber die Kristallstruktur von Tysonit und einigen kuenstlich dargestellten Lanthanidenfluoriden _cod_database_code 1010983 Zeitschrift fur Physikalische Chemie 5 272-292	1929		293
0017893	Fluocerite-(Ce)	Oftedal I (1929) Ueber die Kristallstruktur von Tysonit und einigen kuenstlich dargestellten Lanthanidenfluoriden _cod_database_code 1010976 Zeitschrift fur Physikalische Chemie 5 272-292	1929		293

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_chemical_name_mineral 'Fluocerite-(La)'
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_publ_author_name
'Zalkin A'
'Templeton D H'
_journal_name_full 'Acta Crystallographica, Section B'
_journal_volume 41 
_journal_year 1985
_journal_page_first 91
_journal_page_last 93
_publ_section_title
;
 Refinement of the trigonal structure of lanthanum trifluoride
 with neutron diffraction data
 Note: neutron data
;
_database_code_amcsd 0020644
_chemical_compound_source 'Synthetic'
_chemical_formula_sum 'La F3'
_cell_length_a 7.185
_cell_length_b 7.185
_cell_length_c 7.351
_cell_angle_alpha 90
_cell_angle_beta 90
_cell_angle_gamma 120
_cell_volume 328.648
_exptl_crystal_density_diffrn      5.939
_symmetry_space_group_name_H-M 'P -3 c 1'
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La   0.65980   0.00000   0.25000
F1   0.36590   0.05360   0.08130
F2   0.33333   0.66667   0.18590
F3   0.00000   0.00000   0.25000
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_atom_site_aniso_U_23
La 0.00549 0.00549 0.00493 0.00275 0.00046 0.00070
F1 0.02216 0.01510 0.00876 0.01295 -0.00046 -0.00209
F2 0.00706 0.00706 0.02026 0.00353 0.00000 0.00000
F3 0.00804 0.00804 0.04024 0.00412 0.00000 0.00000

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References for FlussceritHide

Reference List:

Glocker, E.F. (1831) Handbuch der Mineralogie, Nürnberg: 956.

Palache, Charles, Berman, Harry, Frondel, Clifford (1951) The System of Mineralogy (7th ed.) Vol. 2 - Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Ect. John Wiley and Sons, New York.

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Angola
Huambo Province Bailundo ⓘ Bailundo	[Fluocerite] Beleque (2010)

Australia
South Australia Pastoral Unincorporated Area Moolawatana Station (Moolawatana) Mt Babbage area (Inlier) ⓘ Yerila gneissic complex	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Wulser PA et al. U-Th-REE mobility in ...
Western Australia East Pilbara Shire Shaw River District ⓘ Cooglegong pegmatite field	[Fluocerite] Jacobson et al. (2007) +2 other references
Laverton Shire Mount Weld Station ⓘ Mount Weld Mine	[Fluocerite] Dunkan et al. (1990) +4 other references

Brazil
Amazonas Presidente Figueiredo Pitinga mine ⓘ Madeira pluton	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Horbe et al. (1999) +3 other references
Bahia Novo Horizonte ⓘ Paulo de Mudo claim	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Menezes (n.d.) +1 other reference
Minas Gerais Ouro Preto Cachoeira do Campo Dom Bosco ⓘ Morro do Caxambu	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Hussak et al. (1900)

Burundi
Bujumbura Rural Province ⓘ Gakara Project	[Fluocerite] Thoreau et al. (1958) +5 other references

Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador Labrador ⓘ Flowers River complex	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Ducharme (2020)
ⓘ Strange Lake Alkalic Complex (Strange Lake Complex; Lac Brisson Complex)	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] a reaction path model +2 other references

China
Fujian Fuzhou Jin'an District ⓘ Kuiqi	[Fluocerite] Martin et al. (2004) +3 other references
Hebei Zhangjiakou ⓘ Chicheng County	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Zhang Peishan et al. (1996)
ⓘ Huailai County	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Zhang Peishan et al. (1996)
Henan Nanyang Xixia County ⓘ Taiping town deposit (Taipingzhen deposit)	[Fluocerite, Fluocerite-(La)] Qu et al. (2019)
Inner Mongolia Tongliao City (Tongliao Prefecture) Jarud Banner (Zalute Co.) ⓘ Baerzhe complex	[Fluocerite, Fluocerite-(Ce)] Wu et al. (2021) +1 other reference
Jiangxi Ganzhou Chongyi Co. Lujing Uranium ore field ⓘ Xiaoshan U deposit	[Fluocerite] Li et al. (2024)
Shandong Qingdao Laoshan District ⓘ Laoshan Granitic Complex	[Fluocerite] Wang et al. (2000) +2 other references
Sichuan Liangshan Yi Mianning County ⓘ Maoniuping Mine	[Fluocerite] Xu Jiuhua et al. (2001)
Xinjiang Akesu Prefecture Baicheng Co. ⓘ Boziguoer intrusion	[Fluocerite, Fluocerite-(Ce)] Yin et al. (2015)
Zhejiang Wenzhou Ouhai District ⓘ Qingtian Intrusion	[Fluocerite] Qiu et al. (2004) +1 other reference
Zhoushan Putuo District ⓘ Taohuadao	[Fluocerite] Qiu et al. (2004) +1 other reference

Czech Republic
Karlovy Vary Region Cheb District Lázně Kynžvart ⓘ Bílý Kámen pegmatite quarry	[Fluocerite] Černý et al. (Weisser Stein)

Egypt
Red Sea Governorate ⓘ Um Safi	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Mahdy et al. (2025)

Finland
Åland Islands Saltvik ⓘ Åsbacka prospect	[Fluocerite] Lindqvist
Southwest Finland Kimitoön (Kemiönsaari) ⓘ Lemn‪äs	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Ilkka Mikkola collection
Pargas Iniö ⓘ Fjälskär (Fjalskar)	[Fluocerite, Fluocerite-(Ce)] Chemical analysis (Laht i & Suominen 1988)

France
Corsica Haute-Corse Calvi Manso Monte Cinto Complex ⓘ Bonifatto peralkaline granite	[Fluocerite] a possible case of evolution through volatile transfer. Bulletin de la Société Géologique de France (5) +4 other references
Occitanie Aveyron Rodez Pruines ⓘ Le Kaymar	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Georges FAVREAU collection and EDX ...

Germany
Baden-Württemberg Freiburg Region Ortenaukreis Oberwolfach ⓘ Clara Mine	[Fluocerite-(Ce), Fluocerite-(La)] Walenta (1992) +2 other references
Hesse Giessen Region Limburg-Weilburg Hünfelden Mensfelden ⓘ Birkenkopf quarry	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] taunusmineralien.de (2013)
Saxony Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge Altenberg ⓘ Tin mine	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Jahn (1999)

India
Chhattisgarh Rajnandgaon district Dongargarh Bagbahara ⓘ Chandi Dongri	[Fluocerite] Balasubramaniam et al. (1977)

Israel
Southern District Beersheba Subdistrict Ramat Negev Regional Council Makhtesh Ramon ⓘ Shen Ramon syenite	[Fluocerite] Itamer (1993)

Italy
Campania Metropolitan City of Naples ⓘ Vesuvius fumaroles ?	[Fluocerite] Russo et al. (2004)
Lombardy Varese Province Cuasso al Monte Cavagnano ⓘ Subalpina Quarry (Mantegazza Quarry; Gebel Quarry; Bianchi Quarry)	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Gentile et al. (2023)

Japan
Kochi Prefecture Tosashimizu City ⓘ Cape Ashizuri (Ashizurimisaki)	[Fluocerite, Fluocerite-(Ce)] Imaoka et al. (1994)
Kyoto Prefecture Kyotango city Ohro (Ōro; Ouro; Ooro) ⓘ Isanago mine	[Fluocerite] Yamada et al. (1980)

Kazakhstan
Karaganda Region Karkaraly ⓘ Kent Massif	[Fluocerite, Fluocerite-(Ce), Fluocerite-(La)] СВЕТЛАНА Н. НЕНАШЕВА (2021)
ⓘ Zhanuzak	[Fluocerite-(La)] - (1984) +1 other reference

Madagascar
Amoron'i Mania Manandriana District Andakatany ⓘ Andakatany Deposit	[Fluocerite] Rasoamalala et al. (2014)

Malawi
Southern Region Mulanje ⓘ Mlanje Massif	[Fluocerite] pdfs.semanticscholar.org (n.d.) +5 other references
ⓘ Mulanje Massif (Mlange Massif)	[Fluocerite] Wooley (2001)

Namibia
Erongo Region ⓘ Erongo Mountains	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Niedermayr (2010)

Niger
Agadez Tchirozerine ⓘ Taghouaji Complex	[Fluocerite] consequences. Bulletin de la Société géologique de France (6) +4 other references
ⓘ Tarraouadji Massif	[Fluocerite] Woolley (2001)

Nigeria
Nasarawa Nasarawa ⓘ Odegi	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Styles et al. (1983)

Norway
Agder Iveland Birkeland ⓘ Birkeland 02 Feldspar Quarry	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Neumann et al. (1963) +1 other reference
ⓘ Birkeland 04 Feldspar Quarry	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Frigstad (1999)
Kåbuland ⓘ Kåbuland 03 Feldspar Quarry	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Neumann et al. (1963)
Nordland Hamarøy Drag ⓘ Jennyhaugen	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Neumann (1959) +1 other reference
ⓘ Nikkateltet Quarries	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Husdal (2008)
Narvik ⓘ Hundholmen	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Neumann (1959) +1 other reference
Rana Høgtuva ⓘ Bordvedåga	[Fluocerite] Grauch et al. (1994)
Telemark Drangedal Tørdal ⓘ Høydalen	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Sverdrup et al. (1965) +1 other reference
ⓘ Skarsfjell pegmatite	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Larsen (1982)

Poland
Lower Silesian Voivodeship Świdnica County Gmina Strzegom Strzegom ⓘ Graniczna quarry	[Fluocerite] Chabros E.

Portugal
Azores São Miguel ⓘ Água de Pau Volcano	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Samples collected by Luigi Chiappino ... +1 other reference

Russia
Buryatia Mama River Basin Maigunda River ⓘ Burpala alkaline massif	[Fluocerite] Vladykin et al. (2017)
Jewish Autonomous Oblast ⓘ Khinganskoe deposit	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] ...
Primorsky Krai Kavalerovsky District Karadubsky ore field ⓘ Verkhnee Tin deposit	[Fluocerite] Gorelikova et al. (2021)
Ural Mountains Southern Urals Bashkir Meganticlinorium ⓘ Shatak Formation	[Fluocerite-(La)] Kovalev et al. (2023)
Zabaykalsky Krai Kalarsky District ⓘ Katugin Ta-Nb deposit	[Fluocerite, Fluocerite-(Ce)] P.M. Karashov data

South Africa
Gauteng City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality ⓘ Vergenoeg Mine	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] S. Weinert (2006) +2 other references
Limpopo Waterberg District Municipality Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality Mookgophong ⓘ Buffalo Fluorspar Mine	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Atanasova et al. (2016)
Mogalakwena Local Municipality Mokopane ⓘ Zaaiplaats tin field	[Fluocerite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
Thabazimbi Local Municipality Thabazimbi Gatkop ⓘ Waterval farm	[Fluocerite] Eriksson et al. (1997)
Northern Cape ZF Mgcawu District Municipality Kai !Garib Local Municipality Kakamas ⓘ Baviaanskrantz pegmatite	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Cairncross et al. (1995)

Sweden
Dalarna County Falun ⓘ Broddbo	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Nordstrom (1872) +1 other reference
ⓘ Finnbo (Finbo)	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
ⓘ Kårarvet	[Fluocerite]
Säter St. Skedevi ⓘ Österby	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Weibull (1886)
Jämtland County Bräcke ⓘ Abborrselet	[Fluocerite, Fluocerite-(Ce)] in the collection of NHM Stockholm
Strömsund ⓘ Sörvik granite intrusion	[Fluocerite] Lindh (2012)
Västmanland County Skinnskatteberg Riddarhyttan ⓘ Bastnäs Mines	[Fluocerite-(Ce), Fluocerite-(La)] Öhman et al. (2004)
ⓘ Nya Bastnäs deposit	[Fluocerite-(Ce), Fluocerite-(La)] Andersson et al. (2024)

Turkey
Eskişehir Province Beylikova District ⓘ Kizilcaören REE deposits (Kyzylkaoren)	[Fluocerite] Stumpfl et al. (1985) +1 other reference

Ukraine
Zhytomyr Oblast Korosten Raion ⓘ Perzhanskoe ore field (Perga Be deposit)	[Fluocerite] Liventseva (n.d.) +1 other reference
Zhytomyr Raion ⓘ Khoroshiv Raion (Volodarsk-Volynskii)	[Fluocerite] Lyckberg et al. (2009)

USA
California San Bernardino County Clark Mts (Clark Mountain Range) Mountain Pass District Mountain Pass ⓘ Mountain Pass Mine	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] USGS Bulletin 2160
Colorado Clear Creek County Dailey Mining District (Jones Pass Mining District) ⓘ Henderson Mine	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Freeport-McMoRan
El Paso County ⓘ Cheyenne Mining District (St. Peters Dome Mining District)	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Eckel et al. (1997)
ⓘ Crystal Park	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Eckel et al. (1997)
ⓘ Crystal Park area	[Fluocerite] - (2005)
Mount Rosa ⓘ Upper Farview area	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Eckel et al. (1997)
ⓘ Stove Mountain (Cookstove Mountain)	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Palache et al. (1951)
ⓘ Mount Rosa pegmatite	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Müller et al. (2011)
Jefferson County South Platte Pegmatite Mining District ⓘ Little Patsy pegmatite	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Rocks & Minerals: 64: 471. +1 other reference
ⓘ Unnamed pegmatite	[Fluocerite] Eckel et al. (1997)
ⓘ White Cloud pegmatite	[Fluocerite] Eckel et al. (1997)
Park County ⓘ Park Border claim	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Jim Hall
Tarryall Springs Mining District (Puma City) ⓘ Redskin Stock	[Fluocerite] Eckel et al. (1997)
ⓘ Wellington Lake pegmatite	[Fluocerite] Rhiana E. Henry et al. (2016) +1 other reference
Teller County ⓘ Black Cloud Mine	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Rocks & Minerals: 63: 457.
Montana Mineral County Cedar Creek Mining District ⓘ Snowbird Mine	[Fluocerite] Lasmanis (1977) +2 other references
New Hampshire Carroll County Albany ⓘ Pyrochlore pocket	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Rocks & Minerals (1990)
Grafton County Bethlehem ⓘ North Sugarloaf Mountain locality	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] Nashua Min Soc. Disp. Cat. 1995 +1 other reference
ⓘ New York	[Fluocerite] Manchester (1931)
Essex County Crown Point Township ⓘ Crown Point Center	[Fluocerite] Jensen (1978)
ⓘ New York City	[Fluocerite-(Ce)] John H. Betts (2009)
South Dakota Lawrence County ⓘ Bald Mountain Mining District (Portland Mining District) ?	[Fluocerite] Roberts et al. (1965)

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