General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Ce,La)Al3(AsO4)2(OH)6
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 519.70 gm)
Lanthanum 6.68 % La
Cerium 20.22 % Ce
Arsenic 28.83 % As
Hydrogen 1.16 % H
Oxygen 43.10 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ce0.75La0.25(AsO4)2(OH)6
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1985
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
white, pale brown, or colorless.
Density:
4.096
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Hardness:
3.5 - Copper Penny
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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