Shomiokite-(Y)

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Shomiokite-(Y) from Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada. FOV 3.8 x 2.6 mm

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Properties

Formula Na3Y(CO3)3·3H2O
Abbreviation Shom-Y
Classifications Minerals containing CO3, Minerals containing H2O
Luminescence emitters Dy, Eu?, Sm?, Tb
IMA Status Approved (IMA 1990-015)
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Tags Hydrated , Mineral , REE, Carbonate

Composition

Element Atoms
H 6
O 12
Y 1
C 3
Na 3
Total: 25

Reference

Reference
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Gorobets and Rogojine 2002 5 0 0