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Cheralite-(Ce)

A discredited species name
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About Cheralite-(Ce)Hide

Discredited because identical to a Ca-rich monazite-(Ce).
Not to be confused with cheralite (CaTh(PO4)2), a species redefined very recently (Linthout, 2007).


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
988
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:988:5

Similar NamesHide

CheraliteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredCaTh(PO4)2
TheraliteA rock subtype

IMA Classification of Cheralite-(Ce)Hide

Discredited

Other Language Names for Cheralite-(Ce)Hide

German:Cheralit
Spanish:Cheralita

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Cheralite-(Ce) associated with MicroclineK(AlSi3O8)
1 photo of Cheralite-(Ce) associated with QuartzSiO2
1 photo of Cheralite-(Ce) associated with MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for Cheralite-(Ce)Hide

References for Cheralite-(Ce)Hide

Localities for Cheralite-(Ce)Hide

Showing 22 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia
 
  • Northern Territory
    • Central Desert Region
      • Nolans Bore
www.ga.gov.au (2011)
Austria
 
  • Salzburg
    • St. Johann im Pongau District
      • Bad Gastein
        • Böckstein
Exel (1993)
Finland
 
  • Pirkanmaa
    • Orivesi
      • Eräjärvi area
Sandström et al. (2009)
Germany
 
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Bavaria
      • Freyung-Grafenau District
        • Saldenburg
          • Matzersdorf
Habel (2007)
Hungary
 
  • Győr-Moson-Sopron County
    • Sopron
Sándor et al. (2005)
Italy
 
  • Lazio
    • Latina Province
      • Ponza
        • Ponza Island
H.E. Belkin et al. (silicte/saline/sulfur-rich/CO2)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Ząbkowice Śląskie County
      • Gmina Ząbkowice Śląskie
Eligiusz Szełęg collection
Eligiusz Szelig
    • Zgorzelec County
      • Bogatynia
        • Markocice
Romania
 
  • Hunedoara County
HÎRTOPANU et al. (2014)
Slovakia
 
  • Košice Region
    • Rožňava District
      • Betliar
Kubiš M. (2006)
Koděra et al. (1986)
South Africa
 
  • Limpopo
    • Waterberg District Municipality
      • Thabazimbi Local Municipality
        • Thabazimbi
          • Glenover carbonatite
Cairncross et al. (1995)
  • North West
    • Bojanala Platinum District Municipality
      • Moses Kotane Local Municipality
        • Pilanesberg Alkaline Ring Complex
Cairncross et al. (1995)
Spain
 
  • Galicia
    • Pontevedra
      • Ponteareas
Calvo et al. (2009)
      • Porriño
Calvo et al. (2009)
Sweden
 
  • Jämtland County
    • Krokom
USA
 
  • Wisconsin
    • Marathon County
      • Wausau Intrusive Complex
Falster (1987)
        • Nine Mile Pluton
Buchholz (1999)
Rocks & Min.: 62: 190-193.
    • Wood County
      • Vesper
Min.News 15 (5)
  • Wyoming
    • Carbon County
      • Big Creek pegmatite District
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