Petersenite-(Ce)
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Petersenite-(Ce)
Ole V. Petersen
Formula:
Na4(Ce,La,Nd)2(CO3)5
Colour:
Pinkish gray, yellow
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
3
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Member of:
Name:
Named in 1994 by Joel D. Grice, Jerry Van Velthuizen, and Robert A. Gault in honor of Dr. Ole Valdemar Petersen [July 29, 1939 - March 31, 2020), Curator, Geology Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark, for his work on the mineralogy of alkaline rocks, especially those from Greenland.
A rare-earth-element carbonate.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3174
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3174:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
79a80885-7390-4d37-9b2d-bb80a0038451
IMA Classification of Petersenite-(Ce)
Approved
IMA Formula:
Na4Ce2(CO3)5
Approval year:
1992
First published:
1994
Classification of Petersenite-(Ce)
5.AD.15
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
A : Carbonates without additional anions, without H2O
D : With rare-earth elements (REE)
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
A : Carbonates without additional anions, without H2O
D : With rare-earth elements (REE)
14.4.5.2
14 : ANHYDROUS NORMAL CARBONATES
4 : Miscellaneous
14 : ANHYDROUS NORMAL CARBONATES
4 : Miscellaneous
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pet-Ce | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Pronunciation of Petersenite-(Ce)
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of Petersenite-(Ce)
Optical Data of Petersenite-(Ce)
Type:
Biaxial (+/-)
RI values:
nα = 1.623 nβ = 1.636 nγ = 1.649
2V:
Measured: 85° to 95°, Calculated: 89.8°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.026
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
Weak
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Chemistry of Petersenite-(Ce)
Mindat Formula:
Na4(Ce,La,Nd)2(CO3)5
Crystallography of Petersenite-(Ce)
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2 - Sphenoidal
Space Group:
P21
Setting:
P21
Cell Parameters:
a = 20.872 Å, b = 6.367 Å, c = 10.601 Å
β = 120.50°
β = 120.50°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 3.278 : 1 : 1.665
Unit Cell V:
1,213.85 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Striated prisms; acicular crystals
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0005369 | Petersenite-(Ce) | Grice J D, Velthuizen J V, Gault R A (1994) Petersenite-(Ce), a new mineral from Mont Saint-Hilaire, and its structural relationship to other REE carbonates The Canadian Mineralogist 32 405-414 |  | 1994 | Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada | 0 | 293 |
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Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks | >3.0 |
| 35 : Ultra-alkali and agpaitic igneous rocks |
Type Occurrence of Petersenite-(Ce)
Chemical Analysis of Type Material:
| Na2O | 17.38 % |
|---|---|
| CaO | 1.32 % |
| BaO | 0.32 % |
| SrO | 1.70 % |
| La2O3 | 14.49 % |
| Ce2O3 | 23.66 % |
| Pr2O3 | 2.00 % |
| Nd2O3 | 5.82 % |
| Sm2O3 | 0.60 % |
| CO2 | 32.92 % |
| Total: | 100.21 % |
Geological Setting of Type Material:
A late-stage pegmatitic phase of a nepheline-sodalite syenite,near the contact a hornfels unit
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Grice, J. D., Van Velthuizen, J., Gault, R. A. (1994) Petersenite-(Ce), a new mineral from Mont Saint-Hilaire, and its structural relationship to other REE carbonates. The Canadian Mineralogist, 32: 405-414
Synonyms of Petersenite-(Ce)
Other Language Names for Petersenite-(Ce)
German:Petersenit-(Ce)
Russian:Петерсенит-(Ce)
Relationship of Petersenite-(Ce) to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
| Burbankite | (Na,Ca)3(Sr,Ba,Ce)3(CO3)5 | Hex. 6mm : P63mc |
| Calcioburbankite | Na3(Ca,REE,Sr)3(CO3)5 | Hex. 6mm : P63mc |
| Khanneshite | (Na,Ca)3(Ba,Sr,Ce,Ca)3(CO3)5 | Hex. 6mm : P63mc |
| Lishiite | (Ca2◻)Sr3(CO3)5 | Hex. 6mm : P63mc |
| Rémondite-(Ce) | Na3(Ce,Ca,Na)3(CO3)5 | Mon. 2 : P21 |
| Rémondite-(La) | Na3(La,Ca,Na)3(CO3)5 | Mon. 2 : P21 |
| Sanrománite | Na2CaPb3[CO3]5 | Hex. 6mm : P63mc |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 12 photos of Petersenite-(Ce) associated with Calcioburbankite | Na3(Ca,REE,Sr)3(CO3)5 |
| 8 photos of Petersenite-(Ce) associated with Siderite | FeCO3 |
| 8 photos of Petersenite-(Ce) associated with Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| 5 photos of Petersenite-(Ce) associated with Thomasclarkite-(Y) | (Na,Ce)(Y,REE)(HCO3)(OH)3 · 4H2O |
| 5 photos of Petersenite-(Ce) associated with Aegirine | NaFe3+Si2O6 |
| 5 photos of Petersenite-(Ce) associated with Gaidonnayite | Na2Zr(Si3O9) · 2H2O |
| 4 photos of Petersenite-(Ce) associated with Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
| 3 photos of Petersenite-(Ce) associated with Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
| 2 photos of Petersenite-(Ce) associated with Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
| 2 photos of Petersenite-(Ce) associated with Niveolanite | NaBe(CO3)(OH) · 2H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 5.AD.05 | Sahamalite-(Ce) | (Mg,Fe)(Ce,La,Nd)2(CO3)4 |
| 5.AD.15 | Rémondite-(Ce) | Na3(Ce,Ca,Na)3(CO3)5 |
| 5.AD.15 | Rémondite-(La) | Na3(La,Ca,Na)3(CO3)5 |
| 5.AD.20 | Paratooite-(La) | (La,Sr,Ca)4CuCa(Na,Ca)2(CO3)8 |
Fluorescence of Petersenite-(Ce)
No fluorescence
Other Information
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 Petersenite-(Ce)
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References for Petersenite-(Ce)
Reference List:
Grice, Joel D., Van Velthuizen, Jerry, Gault, Robert A. (1994) Petersenite-(Ce), a new mineral from Mont Saint-Hilaire, and its structural relationship to other REE carbonates. The Canadian Mineralogist, 32 (2) 405-414
Localities for Petersenite-(Ce)
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? - 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Canada (TL) | |
| Grice et al. (1994) |
Russia | |
| Arzamastsev et al. (2008) |
| 33 IGC excursion No 47 | |
| Pekov et al. (1998) |
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Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada