IMA mineral species

Kainosite-(Y)

Ca₂Y₂(SiO₃)₄(CO₃)·H₂O

Cyclosilicate mineral.

YellowBrownWhite & Clear

Kainosite-(Y) specimen
Kainosite-(Y)-tuc1051a.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCa₂Y₂(SiO₃)₄(CO₃)·H₂O
ElementsCa, Y, Si, O, C, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolKno-Y
Nickel–Strunz class9.CF.10

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