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Bastnaesite
Chemical
Formula
(Ce,La,Y)CO3F
Species
Carbonates
Crystal
System
Hexagonal
Mohs
Scale
4-5
Specific
Gravity
4.95-5.0
Color
Honey-yellow, reddish brown
Streak
White
Luster
Vitreous, greasy, pearly on basal partings
Refractive
Index
nω = 1.717–1.722nε = 1.818–1.823
Diaphaneity
Transparent to translucent
Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on , parting on
Fracture
Uneven
Crystal Habit:Tabular to equant striated crystals, also granular, massive
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