Kimuraite-(Y)

Overview

CaY2(CO3)4·6(H2O)
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	2.6 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Kimuraite-(Y) - 2.5  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	white, pink
Streak	white

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	orthorhombic - unknown
Cleavage	perfect
Tenacity	-
Fracture	-
Luster	vitreous, silky

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 15.04.05.01

Class: 15

Group: 15.04

Subgroup: 15.04.05 - kimuraite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
15.04.05.01	kimuraite-(Y)	CaY2(CO3)4·6(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 05.CC.50

Group : 05

Subgroup : CC

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
05.CC.50	kimuraite-(Y)	CaY2(CO3)4·6(H2O)

Specimens

Localities

Uses