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Bastnasite-(Y)

#39389
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Bastnasite-(Y) from Verkhnee Espe, Tarbagatai Range, E. Kazakhstan, Russia - 39389
Bastnasite-(Y) from Verkhnee Espe, Tarbagatai Range, E. Kazakhstan, Russia - 39389

Bastnasite-(Y)

#39389
Availability
Sold
Size
2.5 x 2.5 x 1 cm - Thumbnail 
Formula
YCO3F (RRUFF)
Locality
Verkhnee Espe, Tarbagatai Range, E. Kazakhstan, Russia
Tagged
carbonate , REE mineral

Red crude crystal to 2mm in matrix from the type locality. Identification by Dr. Igor Pekov.

Type Locality, XRD Confirmed

Bastnasite-(Y)

Formula
YCO3F 
Crystal System
Hexagonal 
Crystal Habit
Prismatic, Massive - Granular 
Cleavage
Imperfect, Indistinct, None 
Luster
Vitreous - Greasy 
Color
yellow, reddish brown 
Streak
white 
Class
Hexagonal - Ditrigonal Dipyramidal 
Fracture
Uneven 
Hardness
4-4.5 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

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