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Astrocyanite-(Ce)
Name
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Cu₂Ce₂(UO₂)(CO₃)₅(OH)₂·1.5H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Carbonates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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2–3
Mohs hardness
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3.8
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {0001}
Cleavage
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Space group
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Structural group
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Acy-Ce · Approved
IMA
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1989
Named in
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Pale blue, bright blue, blue-green
Typical colors
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Cu · Ce · U · O · C · H
Elements
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