Mineralpedia Details for Schuilingite-(Nd)
Schuilingite-(Nd)
- Formula
- CuPbNd(CO3)3(OH)·1.5H2O
- Crystal System
- Orthorhombic
- Cleavage
- Perfect, None, None
- Luster
- Adamantine
- Color
- azure, turquoise
- Streak
- light blue
- Class
- Orthorhombic - Pyramidal
- Hardness
- 3-4
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Schuilingite-(Nd) from Kasompi mine, Swambo, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
An incredibly rare species containing Nd,Gd,Sm,Y - all rare earth elements. All the blue areas are the Schuilingite.
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