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Chernovite-(Y)
Name
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Y(AsO₄)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Arsenates
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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4.5
Mohs hardness
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4.866
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {010}, perfect; may glide on {001} or {110}
Cleavage
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I4_1/amd
Space group
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Zircon
Structural group
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Chv-Y · Approved
IMA
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1967
Named in
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Colorless, pale yellow, lemon-yellow, greenish yellow, bright green; may be zoned
Typical colors
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Y · As · O
Elements
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