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Seidite-(Ce)
Name
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Na₄(Ce,Sr)₂TiSi₈O₁₈(O,OH,F)₆·5H₂O
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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3–4
Mohs hardness
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2.76
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous to silky, resinous or dull in some specimens
Luster
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Perfect {100}; less perfect {001}
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Structural group
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Sei-Ce · Approved
IMA
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1993
Named in
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Bright yellow, pinkish yellow, or cream
Typical colors
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Na · Ce · Sr · Ti · Si · O · H · F
Elements
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