General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Na(Ba,Sr)3Ca(Nd,Ce,La)(CO3)6·3(H2O) (?)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 704.46 gm)
Barium 14.62 % Ba
Sodium 3.26 % Na
Strontium 3.11 % Sr
Lanthanum 1.97 % La
Cerium 5.97 % Ce
Hydrogen 0.86 % H
Carbon 10.23 % C
Neodymium 12.29 % Nd
Oxygen 47.69 % O
Empirical Formula:
NaBa0.75Sr0.25Nd0.6Ce0.3La0.1(CO3)6·3(H2O)
IMA Status:
Not IMA Approved
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
brown, yellow, or light green.
Density:
3.47 - 3.58, Average = 3.52
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Hardness:
3-3.5 - Calcite-Copper Penny
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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