General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Nd(CO3)(OH)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 221.26 gm)
Hydrogen 0.46 % H
Carbon 5.43 % C
Neodymium 65.19 % Nd
Oxygen 28.92 % O
Empirical Formula:
Nd(CO3)(OH)
Environment:
Red karstic bauxites.
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1984
Locality:
Niksic, Montenegro, Yugoslavia.
Name Origin:
Named as Nd end member in the hydroxylbastnasite series.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[0001] Parting
Color:
white.
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Habits:
Irregular Grains - Occurs as splotchy, anhedral crystals forming inclusions in other minerals or rocks., Platy - Sheet forms (e.g. micas).,
Hardness:
1-2 - Between Talc and Gypsum
Luminescence:
Non-fluorescent.
Luster:
Earthy (Dull)
Streak:
white
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