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Fluorcaphite

fluorcaphite

SrCaCa3(PO4)3F

Fluorcaphite: Mineral information, data and localities.

Fluorcaphite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source

Overview

Fluorcaphite is a mineral with the chemical formula (Ca,Sr,Ce,Na)5(PO4)3F. It is found in the Kola Peninsula in Russia. Its crystals are hexagonal (dipyramidal class) and are transparent with a vitreous luster. It is light to bright yellow, leaves a white streak and is rated five on the Mohs Scale. Fluorcaphite is radioactive.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 5

Scientific references

  1. Fluorcaphite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3746845 Link
  2. Fluorcaphite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluorcaphite Link