General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Nd,La)2(CO3)3·8(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 609.96 gm)
Lanthanum 11.39 % La
Hydrogen 2.64 % H
Carbon 5.91 % C
Neodymium 35.47 % Nd
Oxygen 44.59 % O
Empirical Formula:
Nd1.5La0.5CO33·8(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1980
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Perfect, [101] Good
Color:
light pink.
Density:
2.81
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
2.5-3 - Finger Nail-Calcite
Luster:
Vitreous - Pearly
Streak:
white
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