General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Mn,Mg)2(La,Ce,Nd)(AsO4)(OH)4
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 441.31 gm)
Lanthanum 18.89 % La
Cerium 9.52 % Ce
Magnesium 2.75 % Mg
Manganese 18.67 % Mn
Arsenic 16.98 % As
Hydrogen 0.91 % H
Neodymium 3.27 % Nd
Oxygen 29.00 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mn2+1.5Mg0.5La0.6Ce0.3Nd0.1(AsO4)(OH)4
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1983
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
reddish brown.
Density:
4.49
Diaphaniety:
Subtranslucent
Hardness:
3-4 - Calcite-Fluorite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
brownish white
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