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Tancaite-(Ce)
Name
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FeCe(MoO₄)₃·3H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Molybdates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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4–4.5
Mohs hardness
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3.738
Specific gravity
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Yellow
Streak
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Vitreous to adamantine
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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R-3
Space group
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Structural group
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Tca-Ce · Approved
IMA
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2009
Named in
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Red or pale brown
Typical colors
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Fe · Ce · Mo · O · H
Elements
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