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Nioboaeschynite-(Y)

(Y,REE,Ca,Th,Fe)(Nb,Ti,Ta)₂(O,OH)₆
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
ClassOxides & Hydroxide
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Nioboaeschynite-(Y)

Nioboaeschynite-(Y) is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the oxides & hydroxide class, with the chemical formula (Y,REE,Ca,Th,Fe)(Nb,Ti,Ta)₂(O,OH)₆.

It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pbnm). It is a member of the Aeschynite structural group.

IMA symbol Naes-Y, IMA status: approved, named in 2003.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more N minerals or help write this entry.