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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Stillwellite-(Ce)

Stillwellite-(Ce)

Name

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CeBSiO₅

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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6.5

Mohs hardness

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4.57–4.6

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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—

Luster

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One imperfect

Cleavage

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P3_1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Swl-Ce · Approved

IMA

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1955

Named in

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Red-brown to pale pink; colorless in thin section

Typical colors

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Ce · B · Si · O

Elements

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