LithoCat

MineralJoaquinite-(Ce)
FormulaNaFe2+Ba2Ce2(Ti,Nb)2[Si4O12]2O2(OH,F) • H2O
Crystal FormMonoclinic/Sphenoidal [2]
CleavageGood
ColorBrown, Honey yellow, Orange
Density3.6 – 4.0 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent to Translucent
FractureBrittle
Hardness5.0 - 5.5
LustreVitreous
Streak
Type Loc.California State Gem Mine, Santa Rita PK, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., CA, USA
Dana 8 Class60.1.1a.1
Strunz ClassVIII/E.08-80
Mindatmindat.org
WebMineralWebMineral
ID13