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IMA mineral species

Dessauite-(Y)

Sr(Y,U,Mn)(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)₁₈(O,OH)₃₈

Oxide mineral.

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Properties

🔷 Trigonal✏️ streak black
Chemical formulaSr(Y,U,Mn)(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)₁₈(O,OH)₃₈
ElementsSr, Y, U, Mn, Ti, Fe, Cr, V, O, H
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakblack
Color—
IMA symbolDss-Y
Nickel–Strunz class4.CC.40

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Buca della Vena mine, Italy

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