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Bussyite-(Y)
Name
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(Y,REE,Ca)₃(Na,Ca)₆MnSi₉Be₅(O,F,OH)₃₄
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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4
Mohs hardness
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3.11
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {101}
Cleavage
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C2
Space group
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Bussyite
Structural group
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Bsy-Y · Approved
IMA
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2014
Named in
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Brown
Typical colors
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Y · REE · Ca · Na · Mn · Si · Be · O · F · H
Elements
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