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Britholite-(Y)

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Britholite-(Y) from Burpala alkaline Massif, Eastern-Siberian region, Russia - BAC62390
Britholite-(Y) from Burpala alkaline Massif, Eastern-Siberian region, Russia - BAC62390

Britholite-(Y)

#BAC62390
Availability
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Size
5 x 3.5 x 4 cm - Miniature 
Formula
(Y,Ca)5(SiO4)3OH (RRUFF)
Locality
Burpala alkaline Massif, Eastern-Siberian region, Russia
Tagged
REE mineral

Dark red resinous and glassy crystalline mass.

Britholite-(Y)

Formula
(Y,Ca)5(SiO4)3OH 
Crystal System
Hexagonal 
Crystal Habit
Prismatic, Massive 
Cleavage
Imperfect, Imperfect, None 
Luster
Resinous 
Color
reddish brown, black 
Streak
pale brown 
Class
Hexagonal - Dipyramidal 
Fracture
Brittle - Conchoidal 
Hardness

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Collection
William & Anne Cook Collection

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