Fluorcaphite

Fluorcaphite is a mineral with the chemical formula (Ca,Sr,Ce,Na)
5(PO
4)
3F.[1] It is found in the Kola Peninsula in Russia.[2] Its crystals are hexagonal (dipyramidal class) and are transparent with a vitreous luster. It is light to bright yellow, leaves a white streak and is rated 5 on the Mohs Scale.[3] Fluorcaphite is radioactive.[1]

Fluorcaphite

References
  1. Fluorcaphite on webmineral.com
  2. Fluorcaphite on Handbook of Mineralogy
  3. Fluorcaphite on Mindat.org


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