Zirconolite

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CL spectrum of Zirconolite (var. lunar) from Ocean of Storms, 3.01239°S 23.42157°W, The Moon

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Properties

Formulas (Ca,Ce)Zr(Ti,Nb,Fe)2O7, (Ca,Y)Zr(Ti,Mg,Al)2O7
Abbreviation Zrc
Variant lunar
Luminescence emitters Nd, Unspecified
Spectra Luminescence (1)
IMA Status Approved/redefined (IMA 1989 s.p.)
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Tags Silicate, Lunar , Mineral

Composition

Element Wt%
Ca 8.81
Ce 7.7
Ti 19.74
Zr 25.07
Nb 2.55
Fe 4.6
Al 0.74
O 30.78
Total: 99.99