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Xenotime-(Gd) is a Xenotime species with the ideal formula Gd(PO4), being one of the few known gadolinium-dominant rare earth minerals.
| Xenotime-(Gd) | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Xenotime group |
| Formula | Gd(PO4) |
| IMA symbol | Xtm-Gd[1] |
| Strunz classification | 8.AD.35 |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Identification | |
| Specific gravity | 5.26 g/cm3 (calculated) |
| References | [1] |
Discovery
Xenotime species rich in gadolinium were reported in 2023 from the Slovak ore mountains along with other rare earth minerals enriched in elements classified as medium rare earth elements (MREE). Xenotime-(Gd) was described from gadolinium rich xenotime-(Y) sampled in Prakovce in 2024. Besides yttrium, the examined type material bore further rare earth elements such as dysprosium, samarium and terbium.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b Page Xenotime-(Gd): Mineral information, data and localities on "mindat.org". Hudson Institute of Mineralogy. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- ^ Ondrejka M, Bacik P, Majzlan J, Uher P, Ferenc S, Mikus T, Stevko M, Caplovicova M, Milovska S, Molnarova A, Rössler C, Matthes C (2024-11-14). "Xenotime-(Gd), a new Gd-dominant mineral of the xenotime group from the Zimná Voda REE–U–Au quartz vein, Prakovce, Western Carpathians, Slovakia". Mineralogical Magazine. 88 (5): 613–622. Bibcode:2024MinM...88..613O. doi:10.1180/mgm.2024.62. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
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