Shomiokite-(Y)

Overview

Na3Y(CO3)3·3(H2O)
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	2.52 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Shomiokite-(Y) - 2.0-3.0  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	colorless
Streak	white

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	orthorhombic - pyramidal
Cleavage	perfect
Tenacity	-
Fracture	-
Luster	earthy

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 15.04.07.01

Class: 15

Group: 15.04

Subgroup: 15.04.07 - shomiokite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
15.04.07.01	shomiokite-(Y)	Na3Y(CO3)3·3(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 05.CC.20

Group : 05

Subgroup : CC

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
05.CC.20	shomiokite-(Y)	Na3Y(CO3)3·3(H2O)

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