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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Retzian-(Ce)

Name

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Mn²⁺₂Ce(AsO₄)(OH)₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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4

Mohs hardness

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4.15

Specific gravity

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Pale brown

Streak

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Vitreous to greasy

Luster

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Cleavage

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Pban

Space group

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Retzian

Structural group

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Rtz-Ce · Approved

IMA

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1982

Named in

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Dark chocolate-brown to chestnut-brown; brown in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Mn · Ce · As · O · H

Elements

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