IMA mineral species

Moydite-(Y)

Y[B(OH)₄](CO₃)

Borate-carbonate mineral.

Moydite-(Y) specimen
Moydite-(Y).png · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaY[B(OH)₄](CO₃)
ElementsY, B, O, H, C
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolMoy-Y
Nickel–Strunz class6.AC.45

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Evans-Lou mine, Canada

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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.