Compare Minerals
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Name
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(Ca,Ce)₄(Al,Mg,Fe)₄(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)₃(O,F,OH)₃
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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4.51
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Good on {100}; imperfect on {001}
Cleavage
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P2_1/a
Space group
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Gatelite
Structural group
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Gat-Ce · Approved
IMA
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2001
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Ca · Ce · Al · Mg · Fe · Si · O · F · H
Elements
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