VS
Name
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Ce(PO₄)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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5–5.5
Mohs hardness
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4.98–5.43
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Resinous, waxy, vitreous to adamantine
Luster
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{100}, distinct; {010}, poor; parting on {001} or {111}
Cleavage
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P2_1/n
Space group
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Monazite
Structural group
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Mnz-Ce · Approved
IMA
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1829
Named in
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Brown, Red, Yellow, Orange, Pink
Typical colors
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Ce · P · O
Elements
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