LithoCat

MineralLanthanite-(Nd)
Formula(Nd,La)2(CO3)3 • 8(H2O)
Crystal FormOrthorhombic/Dipyramidal [2/m 2/m 2/m]
Cleavage{010} Perfect, {101} Good
ColorPale purple, light pink
Density2.8 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent
FractureSectile
Hardness2.5 - 3.0
LustreVitreous, Pearly
StreakWhite
Dana 8 Class15.4.2.2
Strunz Class5/D.03-40
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ID270