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Donnayite-(Y)
Name
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NaSr₃CaY(CO₃)₆·3H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Carbonates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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3
Mohs hardness
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3.3
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {001}, fair to imperfect
Cleavage
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P1
Space group
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Mckelveyite
Structural group
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Dna-Y · Approved
IMA
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1978
Named in
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Colorless, pale yellow to yellow, white, gray, commonly radially zoned
Typical colors
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Na · Sr · Ca · Y · C · O · H
Elements
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