IMA mineral species
Keiviite-(Yb)
Yb₂Si₂O₇
Sorosilicate mineral.
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Properties
⚖ Density6.237 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | Yb₂Si₂O₇ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Yb, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 6.237 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Kvi-Yb |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.BC.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Ploskaya, Russia
- 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
- Keiviite-(Yb) on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3814344 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic