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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Vigezzite

Name

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(Ca,Ce)(Nb,Ta,Ti)₂O₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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4.5–5

Mohs hardness

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5.54

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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{010}, distinct

Cleavage

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Pnma

Space group

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Aeschynite

Structural group

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Vgz · Approved

IMA

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1977

Named in

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Bright yellow-orange; yellow in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Ca · Ce · Nb · Ta · Ti · O

Elements

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