Christofschäferite-(Ce)

Overview

(Ce,La,Ca)4Mn+2(Ti,Fe+3)3(Fe+3,Fe+2,Ti)(Si2O7)2O8
Fluorescence:		Magnetic:

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Christofschäferite-(Ce) - 6  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	black
Streak	brown

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	monoclinic -
Cleavage
Tenacity	brittle
Fracture	brittle
Luster

Similar Minerals

Dana number has not been assigned at this time.

Nickel-Strunz number has not been assigned at this time.

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