Churchite

Formula: (Y,Ce)PO4 · 2H2O

Mohs scale hardness: 3

Specific gravity: 3,26 g/cm3

Rare earth elements: Ce, Y, Dy, Nd, Eu, Ho

Rare earth content, %: 51,3 %

Other constituents, %: As, V

Mineralklasse: Phosphate, Arsenate, Vanadate

Uses: as a very minor ore of yttrium and erbium and as mineral specimens.

References

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org

  2. http://webmineral.com/data/Churchite-%28Y%29.shtml#.VkEMEG44B0s

  3. http://www.mindat.org/min-1047.html

  4. http://www.mindat.org/gm/1047

  5. http://www.wikiwand.com/it/Churchite-%28Y%29

  6. http://www.mindat.org/gm/1047