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Cerasite (of Kikuchi)
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About Cerasite (of Kikuchi)
Name:
named for "ceras" = cherry blossoms.
Indialite + cordierite intergrowth of trapiche habit, named for its resemblance to flower petals. Generally altered largely or entirely to muscovite or "sericite" (which in the past has lead to confusion regarding the origin of the name, some people thinking it was derived from "sericite"). Also known as sakura ishi (Japanese), meaning cherry blossom stone.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
5125
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:5125:1
Similar Names
| Caresite | A valid IMA mineral species | Fe42+Al2(OH)12[CO3] · 3H2O |
| Cerasite (of Breithaupt) | A synonym of Mendipite | |
| Cerussite | A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered | PbCO3 |
| Cyrosite | A synonym of 'Lonchidite' | |
| Sericite | A variety of Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Sorosite | A valid IMA mineral species | Cu1+x(Sn,Sb) |
Synonyms of Cerasite (of Kikuchi)
Other Language Names for Cerasite (of Kikuchi)
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 3 photos of Cerasite (of Kikuchi) associated with Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| 1 photo of Cerasite (of Kikuchi) associated with 'Hornfels' | |
| 1 photo of Cerasite (of Kikuchi) associated with Paragonite | NaAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Cerasite (of Kikuchi)
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References for Cerasite (of Kikuchi)
Localities for Cerasite (of Kikuchi)
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Japan | |
| Masutomi Museum specimens |
| Rakovan et al. (2006) | |
| Yamada (2004) |
| Yamada (2004) | |
| Masutomi Museum specimens |
Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan