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Lanthanite-(Nd)
Name
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Nd₂(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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2.5–3
Mohs hardness
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2.78–2.84
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to pearly
Luster
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Perfect on {010}; very good on {101}
Cleavage
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Pbnb
Space group
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Lanthanite
Structural group
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Ltn-Nd · Approved
IMA
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1979
Named in
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Bright pink, violet; colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Nd · C · O · H
Elements
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