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Mineral A

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Mineral B

Bussyite-(Ce)

Name

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(Ce,REE)₃(Na,H₂O)₆MnSi₉Be₅(O,OH)₃₀F₄

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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4

Mohs hardness

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3

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {1 0 1 }

Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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Bussyite

Structural group

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Bsy-Ce · Approved

IMA

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2007

Named in

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Pale pinkish orange

Typical colors

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Ce · REE · Na · H · O · Mn · Si · Be · F

Elements

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