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IMA mineral species

Adamsite-(Y)

NaY(CO₃)₂·6H₂O

Carbonate mineral.

White & Clear

Adamsite-(Y) specimen
Adamsite-(Y)-167345.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaNaY(CO₃)₂·6H₂O
ElementsNa, Y, C, O, H
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness3
Density—
Streakwhite
Colorwhite, colorlessness
IMA symbolAds-Y
Nickel–Strunz class5.CC.30

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Poudrette quarry, Canada

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