Yttriaite-(Y)
| Yttriaite-(Y) | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Oxide minerals |
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Formula (repeating unit) |
Y2O3 |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Unit cell | a = 10.6018 Å; Z = 16 |
| Identification | |
| Color | white |
| References | |
Yttriaite-(Y) is an exceedingly rare mineral, a natural form of yttrium oxide, Y2O3. In terms of chemistry it is yttrium-analogue of kangite, arsenolite, avicennite and senarmontite (isometric minerals). Other minerals with the general formula A2O3 include corundum, bismite, bixbyite, eskolaite, hematite, karelianite, sphaerobismoite, tistarite, and valentinite. Yttriaite-(Y) forms tiny inclusions in native tungsten.
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