fluorcaphite
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Fluorcaphite is a mineral with the chemical formula . It is found in the Kola Peninsula in Russia. 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 five on the Mohs Scale. Fluorcaphite is radioactive.
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- Named after
- chemical composition
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- Nickel-Strunz '10th ed', review of (9th ed/ 2009 update)
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- Nickel-Strunz 9th edition (updated 2009)
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- Fluorcaphite
- IMA Mineral Symbol
- Fcp
- chemical formula
- SrCaCa₃(PO₄)₃F
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Fluorcaphite is a mineral with the chemical formula . It is found in the Kola Peninsula in Russia. 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 five on the Mohs Scale. Fluorcaphite is radioactive.
== References ==
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