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Name
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(Ce,Ca)₄MgCr₂(Ti,Nb)₂Si₄O₂₂
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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4.75
Specific gravity
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Light brown
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Chevkinite
Structural group
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Pak-Ce · Approved
IMA
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1998
Named in
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Black, gray in reflected light
Typical colors
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Ce · Ca · Mg · Cr · Ti · Nb · Si · O
Elements
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