How do I identify Britholite-(ce)?

Britholite-(ce) can be identified by its hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale, Brown color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Britholite-(ce)?

Britholite-(ce) typically appears in Brown, greenish brown, yellow, resin brown, black.. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Britholite-(ce)?

Britholite-(ce) has a hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

Britholite-(ce)

Britholite-(Ce)

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What is Britholite-(ce)?

Britholite-(Ce) is a rare radioactive mineral with the chemical formula (Ce,Ca)5(SiO4)3OH. It comes in a variety of different colors. Its type locality is Naujakasik (Naajakasik), Tunulliarfik Fjord, Ilímaussaq complex, Narsaq, Kujalleq, Greenland.

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