Lusernaite-(Y)

Y₄Al(CO₃)₂(OH,F)₁₁·6H₂O

Hydrous carbonate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Y₄Al(CO₃)₂(OH,F)₁₁·6H₂O
Group
Carbonates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
53
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Lus-Y
Locality
🇮🇹 Luserna stone quarries
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Luserna stone quarries

Source: Wikidata

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