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Xenotime-(Y)
Name
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Y(PO₄)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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4–5
Mohs hardness
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4.4–5.1
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous to resinous
Luster
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On {100}, good
Cleavage
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I4_1/amd
Space group
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Zircon
Structural group
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Xtm-Y · Approved
IMA
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1832
Named in
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Brown, Yellow, Gray, Red, Orange
Typical colors
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Y · P · O
Elements
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