Yttrotungstite-(Ce)

General Information:
 Chemical Formula:
(Ce,Nd,Y)W2O6(OH)3
 Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 643.06 gm)
Cerium 10.89 % Ce
Yttrium 3.46 % Y 
Hydrogen 0.47 % H 
Tungsten 57.18 % W 
Neodymium 5.61 % Nd
Oxygen 22.39 % O 
 Empirical Formula:
Ce0.5Nd0.25Y0.25W2O6(OH)3
 IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1987 (Dana # Added)
 Name Origin:
Named for its composition (Yttrium, Tungsen).
Physical Properties:
 Color:
yellow.
 Density:
5.96
 Hardness:
1 - Talc
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