General Information:
Chemical Formula:(Nd,Ce,La)PO4·(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 255.21 gm)Lanthanum 16.33 %
LaCerium 5.49 %
CePhosphorus 12.14 %
P Hydrogen 0.79 %
H Neodymium 33.91 %
NdOxygen 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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