How do I identify Braitschite-(ce)?

Braitschite-(ce) can be identified by its Colorless to white color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Braitschite-(ce)?

Braitschite-(ce) typically appears in Colorless to white. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

Braitschite-(ce)

Braitschite-(Ce)

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color: Colorless to white
Density: 2.837 g/cm³

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: (Ca,Na2)7(Ce,La)2B22O43 · 7H2O Formula based on the crystal structure refinement: Ca6.15Na0.85REE2.08[B6O7(OH)3(O,OH)3]4(H2O). It may thus be simplified as NaCa6(Ce,La)2[B6O7(OH)3(O,OH)3]4(H2O) (Rowland et al., 2011)
Elements: B, Ca, Ce, H, La, Na, O

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