Proshchenkoite-(Y)

proshchenkoite-(Y)

Ca(Y,REE,Ca,Na,Mn)15Fe²⁺(P,Si)Si6B3O34F14

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Overview

Proshchenkoite-(Y) is a mineral species (nesosilicate mineral). It crystallises in the trigonal system. Mohs hardness about 5. Nickel–Strunz class: 9.AJ.35.

Identification characteristics

Mohs hardness 5

Scientific references

Proshchenkoite-(Y) — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2113240 Link

Physical properties

Chemical formula: Ca(Y,REE,Ca,Na,Mn)15Fe²⁺(P,Si)Si6B3O34F14
IMA status: approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
Mineral class: 9.AJ.35
Crystal system: trigonal
Mohs hardness: 5

Image credits

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Thomas Witzke / CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

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