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Phosinaite-(Ce)
Name
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Na₁₃Ca₂Ce(SiO₃)₄(PO₄)₄
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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2.62–3
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {010} and {011}
Cleavage
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P22_12_1
Space group
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Structural group
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Psi-Ce · Approved
IMA
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1973
Named in
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Colorless, pale rose to brownish rose
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Ce · Si · O · P
Elements
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