Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Laptevite-(Ce)

Name

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NaFe²⁺(REE₇Ca₅Y₃)(SiO₄)₄(Si₃B₂PO₁₈)(BO₃)F₁₁

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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4–4.5

Mohs hardness

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4.61

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to greasy

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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R3m

Space group

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Structural group

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Lpt-Ce · Approved

IMA

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2011

Named in

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Brown, with yellowish cores (metamict)

Typical colors

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Na · Fe · REE · Ca · Y · Si · O · B · P · F

Elements

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