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Perettiite-(Y)

perettiite-(Y)

Y2Mn4FeSi2B8O24

Perettiite-(Y): Mineral information, data and localities.

Perettiite-(Y): Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source

Overview

Perettiite-(Y) is a complex silicate–borate mineral with the formula Y2Mn4FeSi2B8O24. It was first discovered in 2015 by Adolf Peretti of the Gemresearch Swisslab (GRS). It was found as inclusions in a phenakite crystal from Mogok, Myanmar. Perettiite-(Y) was approved for IMA (International Mineralogical Association) status in 2015.

Scientific references

  1. Perettiite-(Y) — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20871748 Link
  2. Perettiite-(Y) — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perettiite-(Y) Link