Loranskite-(Y)
Loranskite-(Y) is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the oxides & hydroxide class, with the chemical formula (Y,Ce,Ca)(Zr,Ta)₂O₆.
Key properties: Mohs hardness 5; specific gravity 4.6; Greenish gray streak; Submetallic luster.
IMA symbol Lrs-Y, IMA status: approved, named in 1899.
Found in pegmatite.
It is found associated with Intermixed with other oxides, monazite.
The name refers to Apollonie Mikhailovich Loranski (1847–?), Inspector of the Mining Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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