Monazite-(Ce) XRD quant/phase, x-ray beam, Owen et al. 2023 (Jobs # 6243, 6245)
Measurement details
| Reference | Owen, N., Gomez-Camacho, R. and Fan R. (2023), Diffraction, Mineralogy and Geochemistry XRD Characterisation Report, Jobs # 6243 and # 6245 [CSIRO internal reports] |
| Material | Monazite-(Ce) [ CePO4 ] |
| Analysis technique | XRD |
| Probe | X-ray beam |
Specimen details
| Name | M2108 Monazite |
| Owner | CSIRO - ARRC Mitchel Collection |
| Locality | Madioamby, Madagascar |
| Link to CMR Specify database | https://cmr-specify.csiro.au/specify/bycatalog/CMR-MS/2024-MS-0000000564 |
| Phase abundance (QXRD) | Monazite-(Ce): 100.0% |
| Other measurements | Monazite reflectance spectrum, 20±2°C, Pejcic et al. 2022 (EP2022-5804) |
Specimen image
Image of Monazite and Monazite-(Ce) in specimen 'M2108 Monazite' [CSIRO], from Madioamby, Madagascar.
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Composition
| Element | Atoms | At% | Wt% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ce | 1 | 16.7 | 59.6 |
| P | 1 | 16.7 | 13.2 |
| O | 4 | 66.7 | 27.2 |
| Total | 6 | 100 | 100 |