VS
Name
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Ce₂(CO₃)₃·8H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Carbonates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.76
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to pearly
Luster
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{010}, perfect, micaceous
Cleavage
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Pbnb
Space group
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Lanthanite
Structural group
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Ltn-Ce · Approved
IMA
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1983
Named in
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Colorless, white, pink, yellow
Typical colors
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Ce · C · O · H
Elements
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