IMA mineral species

Moskvinite-(Y)

Na₂KYSi₆O₁₅

Cyclosilicate mineral.

Properties

⚖ Density2.748 g/cm³
Average
Chemical formulaNa₂KYSi₆O₁₅
ElementsNa, K, Y, Si, O
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density2.748 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolMskv-Y
Nickel–Strunz class9.CD.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

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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.