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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