Adamsite-(Y)

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Adamsite-(Y)

Adamsite-(Y)

NaY(CO₃)₂·6H₂O

Carbonate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
NaY(CO₃)₂·6H₂O
Group
Carbonates
Crystal system
Triclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
3
Color
White
Luster
—
Streak
White
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
triclinic-pedial
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
5.CC.30
Dana classification
—
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Ads-Y
Locality
🇨🇦 Poudrette quarry
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Frank Dawson Adams

Source: Wikidata

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