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Name
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(CaCe₃)(Fe³⁺Al₂Fe²⁺)(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)₃O(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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6–7
Mohs hardness
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4.61
Specific gravity
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Brown
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Good on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Cleavage
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P2_1/m
Space group
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Gatelite
Structural group
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Fpbø-Ce · Approved
IMA
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2017
Named in
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Brownish black
Typical colors
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Ca · Ce · Fe · Al · Si · O · H
Elements
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