Stillwellite-(Ce)

Formula: (Ce,La,Ca)BSiO5

Origin of name: for F. Stillwell, Australian mineralogist

 

Crystal system: hexagonal

Crystal class: 3

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Colour: lavender gray, brownish yellow

Diaphaneity: translucent

Luster: resinous

Habit: crystals rhombohedral, to 5 mm, massive, compact

Hardness: 6.5

Specific gravity: 4.61

Cleavage: 1; imperfect

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Streak: white

 

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