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Melanocerite-(Ce)
Name
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Ce₅(SiO₄,BO₄)₃(OH,O)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Crystal system
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5–6
Mohs hardness
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4.13–4.29
Specific gravity
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Light brown
Streak
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Resinous to greasy
Luster
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Cleavage
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Space group
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Apatite
Structural group
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Mcrt-Ce · Questionable
IMA
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1887
Named in
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Brown, black; in thin section, bright wine-yellow
Typical colors
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Ce · Si · O · B · H
Elements
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