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Steenstrupine-(Ce)
Name
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Na₁₄Ce₆Mn²⁺₂Fe³⁺₂Zr(PO₄)₇Si₁₂O₃₆(OH)₂·3H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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4–5
Mohs hardness
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3.38–3.47
Specific gravity
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Brownish, nearly white
Streak
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Dull
Luster
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Cleavage
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R-3m
Space group
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Structural group
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Ssp-Ce · Approved
IMA
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1882
Named in
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Brownish red to black
Typical colors
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Na · Ce · Mn · Fe · Zr · P · O · Si · H
Elements
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