Rhabdophane-(La)
(La,Ce)PO₄ · H₂O

     Rhabdophane-(La) has recently been identified as a species from Mont Saint-Hilaire. More analysis is under way and will be made available.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Color is usually brownish.
Luster is greasy.
Diaphaneity is translucent.
Crystal System is hexagonal; P6₂22.
Crystal Habits include (??).
Cleavage none observed.
Fracture is (??).
Hardness is 3.5
Specific Gravity is approximately 3.9 g/cm³.
Streak is white.
Associated Minerals include (??).
Distinguishing Features: (??).
Origin: Named in 1878 from the Greek rhabdos, a rod, plus
   phainesthai, to appear, alluding to its characteristic spectral
   absorption bands due to REE presence.

CLASSIFICATION:

REFERENCES:
Dana 8:807 (1997)

DISTRIBUTION AND RARITY AT MONT SAINT-HILAIRE:

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