Formula: (Ca,Ce,Th)(P,Si)O4
Origin of name: From Kerala (Chera), a kingdom in ancient India
Crystal class: 2/m
Colour: Dark green to pale green
Diaphaneity: Transparent
Habit: Masses
Hardness: 5
Specific gravity: 5.3
Cleavage: 3; {010} distinct, {100} difficult, {001} parting poor
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Two varieties known, Cheralite and Cheralite-Ce
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