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Allanite-(Nd)
Name
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CaNd(Al₂Fe²⁺)[Si₂O₇][SiO₄]O(OH)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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6
Mohs hardness
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3.98
Specific gravity
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Grayish brown
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Imperfect on {001}
Cleavage
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P2_1/m
Space group
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Epidote, allanite
Structural group
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Aln-Nd · Approved
IMA
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2010
Named in
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Black to brownish black
Typical colors
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Ca · Nd · Al · Fe · Si · O · H
Elements
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