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Schlüterite-(Y)

(Y,REE)₂AlSi₂O₇(OH)₂F
Crystal systemMonoclinic
ClassSilicate
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Schlüterite-(Y)

Schlüterite-(Y) is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula (Y,REE)₂AlSi₂O₇(OH)₂F.

It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system (space group P2_1/c). It is a member of the Epidote structural group.

IMA symbol Slü-Y, IMA status: approved, named in 2012.

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 S minerals or help write this entry.