IMA mineral species

Bastnäsite-(La)

LaCO₃F

Carbonate mineral.

Bastnäsite-(La) specimen
Bastnäsite-(La)-322857.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⚖ Density4.738 g/cm³
Very heavy
Chemical formulaLaCO₃F
ElementsLa, C, O, F
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density4.738 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBsn-La
Nickel–Strunz class5.BD.20a

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