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Mineral B

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Lukechangite-(Ce)

Name

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Na₃Ce₂(CO₃)₄F

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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4.5

Mohs hardness

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3.3

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous to somewhat pearly on {0001}

Luster

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Perfect on {0001}

Cleavage

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P6_3/mmc

Space group

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Structural group

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Luk-Ce · Approved

IMA

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1996

Named in

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Colorless to pale beige

Typical colors

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Na · Ce · C · O · F

Elements

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