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Mineral A

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Mineral B

Chevkinite-(Ce)

Chevkinite-(Ce)

Name

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Ce₄(Ti,Fe²⁺,Fe³⁺)₅O₈(Si₂O₇)₂

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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5.5–6

Mohs hardness

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4.53–4.67

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Resinous to dull

Luster

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Cleavage

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C2/m

Space group

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Chevkinite

Structural group

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Cvk-Ce · Approved

IMA

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1842

Named in

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Dark reddish brown to black

Typical colors

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Ce · Ti · Fe · O · Si

Elements

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