IMA mineral species

Gadolinite-(Y)

Y₂Fe²⁺Be₂Si₂O₁₀

Nesosilicate mineral.

Gadolinite-(Y) specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaY₂Fe²⁺Be₂Si₂O₁₀
ElementsY, Fe, Be, Si, O
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolGad-Y
Nickel–Strunz class9.AJ.20

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Ytterby mine, Sweden

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.