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Mineral B

S

Sahamalite-(Ce)

Name

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Ce₂Mg(CO₃)₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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4.3

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Poor on {010}; traces on {201}

Cleavage

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P2_1/a

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Shm-Ce · Approved

IMA

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1953

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Ce · Mg · C · O

Elements

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