General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Nd,Ce,La)PO4·(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 255.21 gm)
Lanthanum 16.33 % La
Cerium 5.49 % Ce
Phosphorus 12.14 % P
Hydrogen 0.79 % H
Neodymium 33.91 % Nd
Oxygen 31.35 % O
Empirical Formula:
Nd0.6La0.3Ce0.1(PO4)·(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA (Dana # Added)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
yellowish white, pink, or reddish brown.
Density:
4
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Hardness:
3-4 - Calcite-Fluorite
Luster:
Greasy (Oily)
Streak:
white
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