Rhabdophane-(Nd)

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