iimoriite-(y) Mineral Data, minerology database

Mineral Reference Lookup for iimoriite-(y)

This reference page contains mineralogic data for iimoriite-(y) and folklore and metaphysical beliefs. If the mineral is an alternate naming of a more common name, the more common mineral's data is displayed below the list of synonyms.

Minerals matching iimoriite-(y) in the database: Iimoriite-(Y)

Mineralogical Reference

iimoriite-(y)

Mineral	Iimoriite-(Y)
Chemistry	Y 2 SiO 4 CO 3
Color	Buff-tan
Luster	VitreousResinous
CrystalSystem	Triclinic
Cleavage	Distinct/Good
Hardness	5½ - 6
SpecificGravity	4.36 g/ccm
Streak	White
IMAStatus	Approved
CellParameters	a = 6.573b = 6.651c = 6.454 α=116.44°β=92.34°γ=95.63°
Ratio	a:b:c = 0.988 : 1 : 0.97
OpticalType	Biaxial (-)
RI	n α =1.753 n β =1.824 n γ =1.830
Birefringence	δ=0.077
SurfaceRelief	Very High
Strunz	8/B.08-10 8 : Silicates B : Nesosubsilicateswith anions unfamiliar to tetrahederscations of octahedral and tetrahedral orientation [4/6] 08 : Ilmoriite-(Y) series

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