Belovite-(Ce)
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Belovite-(Ce)
Nikolai V. Belov
Formula:
NaCeSr3(PO4)3F
Colour:
Honey-yellow, greenish yellow; in transmitted light colourless to slightly yellow
Lustre:
Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Greasy
Hardness:
5
Specific Gravity:
4.19
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Member of:
Name:
Named in 1954 by L. S. Borodin and M. E. Kazakova in honor of Nikolai Vasil'evich Belov [December 14, 1891 Ianov, Lublin Province, Poland (now Ukraine)- March 6, 1982 Moscow, Russia], former Head of the Crystallography and Crystallochemistry Department, Moscow Lomonosov State University, Moscow, Russia.
Fluorine was not (in the first description) determined of the type specimen from Mt. Malyi Pukaruaiv, Lovozero, Kola, Russia (Borodin & Kazakova 1954). Pekov et al. (1995) studied samples of belovite-(Ce) from different localities, including the reinvestigation of the holotype, established its idealized end-member formula NaCeSr3(PO4)3F and confirmed the spacegroup P-3, which was earlier recognized by Klevtsova & Borisov (1964).
Fluorine was not (in the first description) determined of the type specimen from Mt. Malyi Pukaruaiv, Lovozero, Kola, Russia (Borodin & Kazakova 1954). Pekov et al. (1995) studied samples of belovite-(Ce) from different localities, including the reinvestigation of the holotype, established its idealized end-member formula NaCeSr3(PO4)3F and confirmed the spacegroup P-3, which was earlier recognized by Klevtsova & Borisov (1964).
A mineral in the Belovite Group of the Apatite Supergroup. The cerium analogue of belovite-(La). The NaSr3Ce analogue of fluorapatite. The strontium analogue of kuannersuite-(Ce).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
618
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:618:9
Similar Names
| Belkovite | A valid IMA mineral species | Ba3(Nb,Ti)6(Si2O7)2O12 |
| Belonite (of Glocker) | A synonym of Aikinite | PbCuBiS3 |
| Belonite (of Zirkel) | ||
| Belovite | A synonym | |
| Belovite (of Nefedov) | A synonym of Talmessite | |
| Belovite-(La) | A valid IMA mineral species | NaLaSr3(PO4)3F |
| Bolivite |
IMA Classification of Belovite-(Ce)
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
First published:
1953
Classification of Belovite-(Ce)
8.BN.05
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
N : With only large cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 0.33:1
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
N : With only large cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 0.33:1
41.8.1.6
41 : ANHYDROUS PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
8 : A5(XO4)3Zq
41 : ANHYDROUS PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
8 : A5(XO4)3Zq
19.5.2
19 : Phosphates
5 : Phosphates of Sr and Ba
19 : Phosphates
5 : Phosphates of Sr and Ba
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blv-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 Belovite-(Ce)
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of Belovite-(Ce)
Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Greasy
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Honey-yellow, greenish yellow; in transmitted light colourless to slightly yellow
Streak:
White
Hardness:
5 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Imperfect/Fair
Along prismatic and pinacoidal planes.
Along prismatic and pinacoidal planes.
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
4.19 g/cm3 (Measured) 4.13 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Belovite-(Ce)
Type:
Uniaxial (-)
RI values:
nω = 1.653 - 1.660 nε = 1.634 - 1.640
Birefringence:
0.015
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.019 - 0.020
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Interference Colours:
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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Optical Extinction:
Parallel
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Chemistry of Belovite-(Ce)
Mindat Formula:
NaCeSr3(PO4)3F
Element Weights:
Common Impurities:
K,Mg,Ca,Ba,Fe,Th,Pr,Nd,Sm,Si,P,S
Crystallography of Belovite-(Ce)
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3 - Rhombohedral
Space Group:
P3
Setting:
P3
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.692 Å, c = 7.201 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 0.743
Unit Cell V:
585.80 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Morphology:
Acicular to prismatic crystals to 3 cm; radiating to sheaf-like aggregates; granular.
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Data courtesy of the American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database. Click on an AMCSD ID to view structure
| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0005690 | Belovite-(Ce) | Rakovan J F, Hughes J M (2000) Strontium in the apatite structure: Strontian fluorapatite and belovite-(Ce) The Canadian Mineralogist 38 839-845 |  | 2000 | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 3.17 Å | (70) |
| 2.90 Å | (100) |
| 2.79 Å | (70) |
| 2.32 Å | (50) |
| 2.151 Å | (50) |
| 2.009 Å | (70) |
| 1.470 Å | (60) |
Comments:
close to belovite-(La)
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Near-surface Processes | |
| 23 : Subaerial aqueous alteration by non-redox-sensitive fluids (see also #47) | |
| Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks | >3.0 |
| 36 : Carbonatites, kimberlites, and related igneous rocks |
Geological Setting:
Alkalic pegmatites
Type Occurrence of Belovite-(Ce)
General Appearance of Type Material:
Prismatic crystals up to 2 cm.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Moscow, Russia; 56440.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Alkalic pegmatite.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Belovite-(Ce)
Other Language Names for Belovite-(Ce)
Dutch:Beloviet-(Ce)
German:Belovit-(Ce)
Belovit
Belovit
Russian:Беловит-(Ce)
Simplified Chinese:锶铈磷灰石
Spanish:Belovita
Traditional Chinese:鍶鈰磷灰石
Relationship of Belovite-(Ce) to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of Belovite Group:
| Belovite-(La) | NaLaSr3(PO4)3F | Trig. 3 : P3 |
| Carlgieseckeite-(Nd) | NaNdCa3(PO4)3F | Trig. 3 : P3 |
| Deloneite | (Na0.5REE0.25Ca0.25)(Ca0.75REE0.25)Sr1.5(CaNa0.25REE0.25)(PO4)3F0.5(OH)0.5 | Trig. 3 : P3 |
| Fluorcaphite | SrCaCa3(PO4)3F | Hex. 6/m : P63/m |
| Fluorstrophite | SrCaSr3(PO4)3F | Hex. 6/m : P63/m |
| Kuannersuite-(Ce) | NaCeBa3(PO4)3F0.5Cl0.5 | Trig. 3 : P3 |
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 12 photos of Belovite-(Ce) associated with Serandite | NaMn2+2Si3O8(OH) |
| 11 photos of Belovite-(Ce) associated with Ussingite | Na2AlSi3O8OH |
| 9 photos of Belovite-(Ce) associated with Vuonnemite | Na11Ti4+Nb2(Si2O7)2(PO4)2O3(F,OH) |
| 9 photos of Belovite-(Ce) associated with Umbozerite | Na3Sr4Th[Si(O,OH)3-4]8 |
| 5 photos of Belovite-(Ce) associated with Aegirine | NaFe3+Si2O6 |
| 5 photos of Belovite-(Ce) associated with Manganoneptunite | KNa2Li(Mn2+)2Ti2[Si4O12]2 |
| 5 photos of Belovite-(Ce) associated with Shkatulkalite | Na2Nb2Na3Ti(Si2O7)2O2(FO)(H2O)4(H2O)3 |
| 4 photos of Belovite-(Ce) associated with Natrolite | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
| 4 photos of Belovite-(Ce) associated with Steenstrupine-(Ce) | Na14Mn2+2Fe3+2Ce6Zr(Si6O18)2(PO4)6(PO3OH)(OH)2 · 2H2O |
| 4 photos of Belovite-(Ce) associated with Chkalovite | Na2BeSi2O6 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 8.BN. | Fluoralforsite | Ba5(PO4)3F |
| 8.BN. | Aradite | BaCa6[(SiO4)(VO4)](VO4)2F |
| 8.BN. | Magganasite | CuFe3+3O(AsO4)3 |
| 8.BN. | Fluorpyromorphite | Pb5(PO4)3F |
| 8.BN. | Fluorsigaiite | Ca2Sr3(PO4)3F |
| 8.BN.05 | Pieczkaite | Mn5(PO4)3Cl |
| 8.BN.05 | Fluorapatite | Ca5(PO4)3F |
| 8.BN.05 | Fluorcaphite | SrCaCa3(PO4)3F |
| 8.BN.05 | Vanadinite | Pb5(VO4)3Cl |
| 8.BN.05 | Hedyphane | Ca2Pb3(AsO4)3Cl |
| 8.BN.05 | Hydroxylhedyphane | Ca2Pb3(AsO4)3(OH) |
| 8.BN.05 | 'Mimetite-M' | Pb5(AsO4)3Cl |
| 8.BN.05 | Johnbaumite | Ca5(AsO4)3(OH) |
| 8.BN.05 | Pliniusite | Ca5(VO4)3F |
| 8.BN.05 | 'Hydroxylapatite-M' | Ca5(PO4)3OH |
| 8.BN.05 | Hydroxylpyromorphite | Pb5(PO4)3(OH) |
| 8.BN.05 | Miyahisaite | (Sr,Ca)2Ba3(PO4)3F |
| 8.BN.05 | Carlgieseckeite-(Nd) | NaNdCa3(PO4)3F |
| 8.BN.05 | Kuannersuite-(Ce) | NaCeBa3(PO4)3F0.5Cl0.5 |
| 8.BN.05 | Alforsite | Ba5(PO4)3Cl |
| 8.BN.05 | 'Unnamed (OH-analogue of Mimetite)' | Pb5(AsO4)3(OH) |
| 8.BN.05 | Stronadelphite | Sr5(PO4)3F |
| 8.BN.05 | Parafiniukite | Ca2Mn3(PO4)3Cl |
| 8.BN.05 | Mimetite | Pb5(AsO4)3Cl |
| 8.BN.05 va | 'Germanate-pyromorphite' | Pb5(PO4)2GeO4 |
| 8.BN.05 | Belovite-(La) | NaLaSr3(PO4)3F |
| 8.BN.05 | Fluorphosphohedyphane | Ca2Pb3(PO4)3F |
| 8.BN.05 | Fluorstrophite | SrCaSr3(PO4)3F |
| 8.BN.05 | Hydroxylapatite | Ca5(PO4)3(OH) |
| 8.BN.05 | 'Johnbaumite-M' | Ca5(AsO4)3OH |
| 8.BN.05 | Phosphohedyphane | Ca2Pb3(PO4)3Cl |
| 8.BN.05 | Turneaureite | Ca5(AsO4)3Cl |
| 8.BN.05 | Morelandite | Ca2Ba3(AsO4)3Cl |
| 8.BN.05 | 'Oxypyromorphite' | Pb10(PO4)6O |
| 8.BN.05 | Deloneite | (Na0.5REE0.25Ca0.25)(Ca0.75REE0.25)Sr1.5(CaNa0.25REE0.25)(PO4)3F0.5(OH)0.5 |
| 8.BN.05 | Chlorapatite | Ca5(PO4)3Cl |
| 8.BN.05 | Pyromorphite | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
| 8.BN.05 | Vanackerite | Pb4Cd(AsO4)3Cl |
| 8.BN.05 | Svabite | Ca5(AsO4)3F |
| 8.BN.10 | Arctite | Na2Ca4(PO4)3F |
| 8.BN.10 | Krügerite | BaCa6(SiO4)2[(P0.5S0.5)O4]2F |
| 8.BN.15 | Goryainovite | Ca2(PO4)Cl |
Fluorescence of Belovite-(Ce)
Not fluorescent.
Other Information
Notes:
Easily soluble in dilute nitric and hydrochloric acid.
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
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Localities for Belovite-(Ce)
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Brazil | |
| Azzi (2019) |
| Azzi (2019) +1 other reference | |
Russia | |
| Pekov et al. (2005) |
| Arzamastsev et al. (2008) | |
| Arzamastsev et al. (2008) |
| Pekov (1998) +1 other reference | |
| [World of Stones 95:5-6 +2 other references |
| Yakovenchuk et al. (2010) |
| Pekov (1998) | |
| A. P. Khomyakov et al. +2 other references | |
| Pekov (2000) +1 other reference | |
| Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.) | |
| Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.) | |
| Pakhomovsky et al. (2014) | |
| Pekov (2005) |
| Kotrly et al. (1996) +2 other references | |
| Borodin et al. (1954) +3 other references | |
| Ermolaeva et al. (2007) +1 other reference | |
| Pekov (1998) |
South Africa | |
| R. Liferovich -L. Horváth p.c. 2004 |
USA | |
| Mitchell (2000) |
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