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Cerite

Cerite is a complex silicate mineral group containing cerium, formula ₉ ₆ ₃. The cerium and lanthanum content varies with the Ce rich species and the La rich species. Wikipedia
Crystal class: Ditrigonal pyramidal (3m); (same H-M symbol)
Crystal habit: Massive granular
Crystal system: Trigonal
Formula (repeating unit): (Ce,La,Ca); 9(Mg,Fe3+;)(SiO; 4); 6(SiO; 3OH)(OH); 3
Mohs scale hardness: 5 to 5.5
Space group: R3c