IMA mineral species
Xenotime-(Yb)
Yb(PO₄)
Phosphate mineral.
Properties
⚖ Density6.562 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | Yb(PO₄) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Yb, P, O |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 6.562 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Xtm-Yb |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.AD.35 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Bernic Lake, Canada
- 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
- Xenotime-(Yb) on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q4021784 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Tetragonal