IMA mineral species

Petersite-(Y)

(Y,Ce,Nd)Cu₆(PO₄)₃(OH)₆ * 3H₂O

Hydrous phosphate mineral.

Petersite-(Y) specimen
Petersite-(Y)-225262 (cropped).jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formula(Y,Ce,Nd)Cu₆(PO₄)₃(OH)₆ * 3H₂O
ElementsY, Ce, Nd, Cu, P, O, H
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolPts-Y
Nickel–Strunz class8.DL.15

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