Adamsite-(Y)
| Adamsite-(Y) | |
|---|---|
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| General | |
| Category | Mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | NaY(CO3)2·6H2O |
| Identification | |
| Mohs scale hardness | 3.0 |
Adamsite-(Y) (previously IMA 1999-020), chemical formula NaY(CO3)2·6H2O is a mineral of sodium, yttrium, carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. It is named after Frank Dawson Adams (1859–1942), professor of geology, McGill University. Its Mohs scale rating is 3.
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