Yuksporite

Image

Yuksporite from the type locality, Mount Yukspor, Khibiny, Kola, Russian Federation. Specimen size 4 cm

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Properties

Formula K4(Ca,Na)14(Sr,Ba)2(☐,Mn,Fe)(Ti,Nb)4(O,OH)4(Si6O17)2(Si2O7)3(H2O,OH)3
Abbreviation Yks
Luminescence emitter Ti/Mn
IMA Status Grandfathered (pre-IMA), 1923
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Crystal symmetry Monoclinic, Point group 2/m, Space group P2/m (#10)
Tags Hydroxide , Mineral, Silicate , Hydrated

Composition

Element Wt%
H 0.24
Na 4.36
K 6.14
Ca 13.25
Sr 4.78
Ba 3.56
Ti 5.88
Nb 2.41
Mn 0.37
Fe 0.22
Si 19.85
O 38.95
Total: 100.01

Reference

Reference Lines Spectra Images
Gaft et al 1981; Khomiakov 1995 1 0 0