Fluorbritholite-(y)
Fluorbritholite-(Y)
A variety of Britholite Group
What is Fluorbritholite-(y)?
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Fluorbritholite-(y) before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Light pinkish-brown to brownish-pink; light brown; dark brown
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 5.5
- Density
- 4.609 g/cm³
- Streak
- Pale brownish to almost white.
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- (Y,Ca)5(SiO4)3F
- Elements
- Ca, F, O, Si, Y
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Fluorbritholite-(y) FAQs
How do I identify Fluorbritholite-(y)?
Fluorbritholite-(y) can be identified by its hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale, Light pinkish-brown to brownish-pink; light brown; dark brown color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Fluorbritholite-(y)?
Fluorbritholite-(y) typically appears in Light pinkish-brown to brownish-pink; light brown; dark brown. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Fluorbritholite-(y)?
Fluorbritholite-(y) has a hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.