IMA mineral species
Waimirite-(Y)
YF₃
Halide mineral.
Properties
⚖ Density5.08 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | YF₃ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Y, F |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 5.08 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Wai-Y |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Pitinga Mine, Brazil
- 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
- Waimirite-(Y) on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q19862047 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Orthorhombic