FLORENCITE-(CE)


Meaning of FLORENCITE-(CE) in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

CeAl3(PO4)2(OH)6

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 513.05 gm)

Cerium 27.31 % Ce

Aluminum 15.78 % Al

Phosphorus 12.07 % P

Hydrogen 1.18 % H

Oxygen 43.66 % O

Empirical Formula:

CeAl3(PO4)2(OH)6

IMA Status:

Approved IMA 1987

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[0001] Good

Color:

colorless, gray, light yellow, or pink.

Density:

3.457 - 3.71, Average = 3.58

Diaphaniety:

Transparent to Translucent

Hardness:

5-6 - Between Apatite and Orthoclase

Luster:

Resinous - Greasy

Streak:

white

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