IMA mineral species
Yafsoanite
Ca₃Te⁶⁺₂(ZnO₄)₃
Te(VI) oxysalt mineral, garnet supergroup.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5.5
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | Ca₃Te⁶⁺₂(ZnO₄)₃ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Te, Zn, O |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | 5.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Yaf |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.CC.25 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Kuranakh mine, Russia
Learn more
- Yafsoanite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q4022367 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6
Cubic