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Adamsite-(Y)

adamsite-(Y)

NaY(CO3)2·6H2O

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Overview

Adamsite-(Y) (previously IMA 1999-020), chemical formula NaY(CO3)2·6H2O is a mineral of sodium, yttrium, carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. It is named after Frank Dawson Adams (1859–1942), professor of geology, McGill University. Its Mohs scale rating is 3.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 3

Scientific references

  1. Adamsite-(Y) — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2235552 Link
  2. Adamsite-(Y) — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adamsite-(Y) Link