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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

K

Kuannersuite-(Ce)

Name

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NaCeBa₃(PO₄)₃F₀.₅Cl₀.₅

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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4.5–5.5

Mohs hardness

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2.51

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Poor on {101 0} and {0001}

Cleavage

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P-3

Space group

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Apatite

Structural group

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Kua-Ce · Approved

IMA

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2002

Named in

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Light rose

Typical colors

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Na · Ce · Ba · P · O · F · Cl

Elements

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