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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Piergorite-(Ce)

Name

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Ca₈Ce₂AlLiSi₆B₈O₃₆(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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5.5–6

Mohs hardness

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3.67

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Very good on {010}

Cleavage

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P2/a

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Pgo-Ce · Approved

IMA

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2005

Named in

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Colorless to pale yellow

Typical colors

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Ca · Ce · Al · Li · Si · B · O · H

Elements

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