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Synchysite-(Y) (Ca(Y,Ce)(CO3)2F) NS2309A.02 |
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| Crystal system | orthorhombic. |
| Habit | tabular hexagonal crystals with rounded corners, tabular plates and massive; often twinned. |
| Cleavage | undetermined. |
| Fracture | uneven to subconchoidal. |
| Hardness | 6.5 |
| Specific Gravity | 3 |
| Color | tan, beige, pale green, yellow or brown. |
| Luster | rarely translucent and often opaque with a dull to vitreous luster; resinous to on freshly broken surfaces. |
| Streak | brown. |
| Distinguishing features | often, tabular plates grow into pagoda shaped aggregates. |
| Uses | of interest to collectors and researchers. |
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