General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Ce,La)2(CO3)3·8(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 603.78 gm)
Lanthanum 11.50 % La
Cerium 34.81 % Ce
Hydrogen 2.67 % H
Carbon 5.97 % C
Oxygen 45.05 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ce1.5La0.5CO33·8(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1987
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Good
Color:
colorless.
Density:
2.76
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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