IMA mineral species
Paraniite-(Y)
Ca₂Y(AsO₄)(WO₄)₂
Wolframate-sulfate mineral.
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Properties
⚖ Density5.69 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | Ca₂Y(AsO₄)(WO₄)₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Y, As, O, W |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 5.69 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Prn-Y |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 7.GA.15 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Scherbadung, Italy
- 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
- Paraniite-(Y) on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3895242 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Tetragonal