Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Name

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(Ca,Th,Ce)(PO₄)·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.9

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Greasy to vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P6_222

Space group

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Rhabdophane

Structural group

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Bck · Approved

IMA

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1962

Named in

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Pale yellow on thin edges; red-brown in reflected light, principally from included hematite

Typical colors

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Ca · Th · Ce · P · O · H

Elements

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