IMA mineral species
Kapitsaite-(Y)
(Ba,K,Pb)₄(Y,Ca)₂Si₈(B,Si)₄O₂₈F
Cyclosilicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | (Ba,K,Pb)₄(Y,Ca)₂Si₈(B,Si)₄O₂₈F |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ba, K, Pb, Y, Ca, Si, B, O, F |
| Crystal system | Triclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ksa-Y |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.CH.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Darai-Pioz glacier, Tajikistan
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Kapitsaite-(Y) on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3812892 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Triclinic