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Aeschynite-(Y)

aeschynite-(Y)

Y(TiNb)O6

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Overview

Aeschynite-(Y) (or Aeschinite-(Y), Aeschynite-(Yt), Blomstrandine, Priorite) is a rare earth mineral of yttrium, calcium, iron, thorium, titanium, niobium, oxygen, and hydrogen with the chemical formula (Y,Ca,Fe,Th)(Ti,Nb)2(O,OH)6. Its name comes from the Greek word for "shame". Its Mohs scale rating is 5 to 6.

Scientific references

  1. Aeschynite-(Y) — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3606118 Link
  2. Aeschynite-(Y) — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeschynite-(Y) Link