Waimirite-(Y)

YF₃

Halide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
YF₃
Group
Halides
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Pnma
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Wai-Y
Locality
🇧🇷 Pitinga Mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Waimiri-Atroari

Source: Wikidata

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