FLORENCITE-(ND)


Meaning of FLORENCITE-(ND) in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

(Nd,Ce)Al3(PO4)2(OH)6

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 516.14 gm)

Cerium 6.79 % Ce

Aluminum 15.68 % Al

Phosphorus 12.00 % P

Hydrogen 1.17 % H

Neodymium 20.96 % Nd

Oxygen 43.40 % O

Empirical Formula:

Nd0.75Ce0.25Al3(PO4)2(OH)6

IMA Status:

Approved IMA 1987

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[???] Good

Color:

yellow or pink.

Density:

3.5 - 3.55, Average = 3.52

Diaphaniety:

Transparent to Translucent

Hardness:

5-6 - Between Apatite and Orthoclase

Luster:

Resinous - Greasy

Streak:

white

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