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Fergusonite-beta-(Y) Mineral Data
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General Fergusonite-beta-(Y) Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
YNbO4 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 245.81 gm |
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Yttrium 36.17 % Y 45.93 % Y2O3 |
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Niobium 37.80 % Nb 54.07 % Nb2O5 |
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Oxygen 26.04 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
YNbO4 |
| Environment: |
Granitic rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1961 |
| Locality: |
Central-eastern Russia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the crystal symmetry and composition as the Y-dominant member of the fergusonite group. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Fergusonite-beta-(Y) + Pronunciation  |
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