How do I identify Ashcroftine-(y)?

Ashcroftine-(y) can be identified by its hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale, Pink color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Ashcroftine-(y)?

Ashcroftine-(y) typically appears in Pink. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Ashcroftine-(y)?

Ashcroftine-(y) has a hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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What is Ashcroftine-(y)?

Ashcroftine-(Y) is an alkali yttrium calcium carbonate mineral with the chemical formula K5Na5(Y,Ca)12Si28O70(OH)2(CO3)8·8H2O. It was first identified in southern Greenland and named after British mineral collector Frederick Noel Ashcroft.

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