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Name
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Ce(SiO₄)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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4–5
Mohs hardness
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5.03
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Adamantine
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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I4_1/amd
Space group
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Zircon
Structural group
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Std-Ce · Approved
IMA
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2008
Named in
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Pale yellow to colorless
Typical colors
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Ce · Si · O
Elements
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