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ZirkeliteZirkelite is an oxide mineral with formula: (Ca,Th,Ce)Zr(Ti,Nb)2O7. It occurs as well-formed fine sized isometric crystals. It is a black, brown or yellow mineral with a hardness of 5.5 and a specific gravity of 4.7. Additional recommended knowledgeZirkelite was first discovered in Brazil in 1895. It was named for German petrographer Ferdinand Zirkel (1838-1912). Initial discovery was from the Jacupiranga carbonatite, Sao Paulo, Brazil. It is also found in Canada, Kazakhstan, Norway, Russia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. References
Categories: Calcium minerals | Thorium minerals | Zirconium minerals | Titanium minerals | Niobium minerals | Lanthanide minerals | Oxide minerals |
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