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Hingganite-(Ce)
Hingganite-(Ce)
Name
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BeCe(SiO₄)(OH)
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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4.82
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous. Nonfluorescent
Luster
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None detected
Cleavage
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P2_1/c
Space group
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Gadolinite
Structural group
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Hin-Ce · Approved
IMA
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2004
Named in
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Pale tan
Typical colors
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Be · Ce · Si · O · H
Elements
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