IMA mineral species
Britholite-(Y)
(Y,Ca)₅(SiO₄)₃OH
Nesosilicate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
| Chemical formula | (Y,Ca)₅(SiO₄)₃OH |
|---|---|
| Elements | Y, Ca, Si, O, H |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | 5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Bri-Y |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.AH.25 |
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Learn more
- Britholite-(Y) on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3644992 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6