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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

F

Fluorbritholite-(Ce)

Name

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(Ce,Ca)₅(SiO₄)₃F

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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5

Mohs hardness

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4.66

Specific gravity

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Colorless to pale brown

Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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Distinct on {0001}

Cleavage

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P6_3

Space group

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Apatite

Structural group

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Fbri-Ce · Approved

IMA

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1991

Named in

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Pale yellow, tan, reddish brown; pale yellow in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Ce · Ca · Si · O · F

Elements

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