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Delhuyarite-(Ce)

Name

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Ce₄Mg(Fe³⁺₂W) (Si₂O₇)₂O₆(OH)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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5–6

Mohs hardness

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5.196

Specific gravity

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Dark brown

Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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C2/m

Space group

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Chevkinite

Structural group

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Dhu-Ce · Approved

IMA

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2017

Named in

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Brown-black

Typical colors

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Ce · Mg · Fe · W · Si · O · H

Elements

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