Perettiite-(Y)
| Perettiite-(Y) | |
|---|---|
|
Perettiite inclusion in phenakite | |
| General | |
| Category | Silicate mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | Y2Mn4FeSi2B8O24 |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Unit cell | a = 12.8252(5) Å, b = 4.6187(2) Å, c = 12.8252(5) Å |
| Identification | |
| Crystal habit | Microscopic inclusion |
| Crystal symmetry | Orthorhombic |
| Cleavage | (010) |
| Mohs scale hardness | 7 |
| Specific gravity | 4.533 |
| References | [1][2] |
Perettiite-(Y) is a complex silicate–borate mineral with the formula Y2Mn4FeSi2B8O24.[1] It was first discovered in 2015 by Adolf Peretti of the Gemresearch Swisslab (GRS). It was found as inclusions within a phenakite crystal from Mogok, Myanmar.[3]
Perettiite-(Y) was approved for IMA (International Mineralogical Association) status in 2015.
Perettiite inclusion withi a phenakite chrystal
References
- 1 2 Perettiite on Mindat.org
- ↑ Rosa Micaela Danisi, Thomas Armbruster, Eugen Libowitzky, Hao A.O. Wang, Detlef Günther, Mariko Nagashima, Eric Reusser, Willy Bieri (2015). "Perettiite-(Y), Y3+2Mn2+4Fe2+[Si2B8O24], a new mineral from Momeik, Myanmar". European Journal of Mineralogy. doi:10.1127/ejm/2015/0027-2483.
- ↑ GRS - Perettiite – A New Mineral Discovery From Burma
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