IMA mineral species
Micheelsenite
(Ca,Y)₃Al(HPO₄,CO₃)(CO₃)(OH)₆ * 12H₂O
Phosphate-carbonate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | (Ca,Y)₃Al(HPO₄,CO₃)(CO₃)(OH)₆ * 12H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Y, Al, H, P, O, C |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Msn |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.DO.30 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Igaliku, Greenland · Poudrette quarry, Canada
- 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
- Micheelsenite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3856368 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Hexagonal