Synchysite-(Ce)Synchysite- is a carbonate mineral and an end member of the synchysite group. The general chemical formula is.Discovery and namingSynchysite- was discovered in 1900 by Gustaf Flink. The name is derived from the Greek "σύγχΰσις", meaning "confounding", a reference to the possibility to confuse the mineral with Parisite-(Ce).OccurrencesSynchysite- is found in rare-earth element bearing pegmatites. It can also occur as a hydrothermal mineral in granite, alkalic syenite and carbonatite.