How do I identify Kapitsaite-(y)?

Kapitsaite-(y) can be identified by its hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale, Pale pink color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Kapitsaite-(y)?

Kapitsaite-(y) typically appears in Pale pink. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Kapitsaite-(y)?

Kapitsaite-(y) has a hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color: Pale pink
Hardness (Mohs): 5.5
Density: 3.79 g/cm³
Streak: white

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: (Ba,K,Pb)4(Y,Ca)2Si8(B,Si)4O28F more correctly given as Ba4(YCa)[Si8B2B2O28]F (Hawthorne et al, 2018)
Elements: B, Ba, Ca, F, K, O, Pb, Si, Y

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