Definition of allanite

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Allanite (n.) A silicate containing a large amount of cerium. It is usually black in color, opaque, and is related to epidote in form and composition..

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Cerium :: Cerium (n.) A rare metallic element, occurring in the minerals cerite, allanite, monazite, etc. Symbol Ce. Atomic weight 141.5. It resembles iron in color and luster, but is soft, and both malleable and ductile. It tarnishes readily in the air..
Allanite :: Allanite (n.) A silicate containing a large amount of cerium. It is usually black in color, opaque, and is related to epidote in form and composition..
Wasite :: Wasite (n.) A variety of allanite from Sweden supposed to contain wasium.
Cerin :: Cerin (n.) A variety of the mineral allanite.
Orthite :: Orthite (n.) A variety of allanite occurring in slender prismatic crystals.
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