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Mineral A

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Mineral B

Rhabdophane-(Ce)

Rhabdophane-(Ce)

Name

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Ce(PO₄)·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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3–3.5

Mohs hardness

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3.77–4.01

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Greasy to dull

Luster

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Cleavage

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P3_121

Space group

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Rhabdophane

Structural group

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Rha-Ce · Approved

IMA

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1966

Named in

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Brown, pale pink, yellowish white, creamy, may be pale green

Typical colors

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Ce · P · O · H

Elements

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