General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Na3Y(CO3)3·3(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 391.95 gm)
Sodium 17.60 % Na
Yttrium 22.68 % Y
Hydrogen 1.54 % H
Carbon 9.19 % C
Oxygen 48.98 % O
Empirical Formula:
Na3Y(CO3)3·3(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Perfect
Color:
colorless.
Density:
2.52
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
2-3 - Gypsum-Calcite
Luster:
Earthy (Dull)
Streak:
white
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