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Mineral B

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Nioboaeschynite-(Y)

Name

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(Y,REE,Ca,Th,Fe)(Nb,Ti,Ta)₂(O,OH)₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Pbnm

Space group

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Aeschynite

Structural group

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Naes-Y · Approved

IMA

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2003

Named in

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Typical colors

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Y · REE · Ca · Th · Fe · Nb · Ti · Ta · O · H

Elements

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