Gadolinite

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:category silicate mineral
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (Ce,La,Nd,Y)2FeBe2Si2O10
gptkbp:cleavage poor
gptkbp:color black
dark brown
gptkbp:containsElement gptkb:yttrium
iron
silicon
beryllium
cerium
lanthanum
neodymium
gptkbp:crystalSystem monoclinic
gptkbp:discoveredIn gptkb:Sweden
1788
gptkbp:fracture conchoidal
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 6.5–7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gadolinite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol Gdn
gptkbp:luster vitreous
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Johan_Gadolin
gptkbp:notableFor source of rare earth elements
gptkbp:radioactive yes
gptkbp:relatedGroup nesosilicate
gptkbp:specificGravity 4.0–4.7
gptkbp:streak grayish green
gptkbp:transparency translucent to opaque
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gd
gptkb:Gadolinium
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7