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Tancaite-(Ce)

Tancaite-(Ce) is a very rare molybdate mineral with the formula FeCe(MoO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>•3H<sub>2</sub>O. It was found in Punta de Su Seinargiu locality on Sardinia, Italy. Red crystals of tancaite-(Ce) resemble modified cubes, but the mineral is trigonal (space group R-3). The type locality of tancaite-(Ce) is also a place of discovery of other molybdate minerals, including thorium molybdates ichnusaite and nuragheite.

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