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Monazite-(Sm)
Name
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Sm(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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Mohs hardness
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5.478
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to greasy
Luster
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One good direction
Cleavage
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P2_1/n
Space group
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Monazite
Structural group
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Mnz-Sm · Approved
IMA
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2001
Named in
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Yellow
Typical colors
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Sm · P · O
Elements
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