IMA mineral species

Gagarinite-(Y)

NaCaYF₆

Halide mineral.

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

Properties

Chemical formulaNaCaYF₆
ElementsNa, Ca, Y, F
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolGag-Y
Nickel–Strunz class3.AB.35

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Verkhnee Espe massif, Kazakhstan

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