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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Cerite-(Ce)

Name

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(Ce,La,Ca)₉(Mg,Fe³⁺)(SiO₄)₃(SiO₃OH)₄(OH)₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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R3c

Space group

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Cerite

Structural group

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Crt-Ce · Approved

IMA

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1804

Named in

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Typical colors

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Ce · La · Ca · Mg · Fe · Si · O · H

Elements

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