Nioboaeschynite-(Y)
A synonym of Aeschynite-(Y)
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Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
5 - 6
Specific Gravity:
5.34
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named as the niobium analogue of aeschynite-(Y).
Synonym:
A synonym of Aeschynite-(Y)
Recognised in 2025 as being identical to aeschynite-(Y) as part of a new nomenclature scheme for the aeschynite group (IMA Newsletter 85).
Originally thought to be the Nb analogue of Aeschynite-(Y).
Compare the chemically very similar Euxenite-(Y) which has different space-group symmetry. Compare also Fergusonite-(Y).
Originally thought to be the Nb analogue of Aeschynite-(Y).
Compare the chemically very similar Euxenite-(Y) which has different space-group symmetry. Compare also Fergusonite-(Y).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
29550 (as Nioboaeschynite-(Y))
39 (as Aeschynite-(Y))
39 (as Aeschynite-(Y))
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:29550:7 (as Nioboaeschynite-(Y))
mindat:1:1:39:6 (as Aeschynite-(Y))
mindat:1:1:39:6 (as Aeschynite-(Y))
Similar Names
| Nioboaeschynite | |
| Nioboaeschynite-(Ce) | A synonym of Aeschynite-(Ce) |
| Nioboaeschynite-(Nd) | A synonym of Aeschynite-(Nd) |
| Nioboeschinita-(Ce) | A synonym of 'Nioboaeschynite-(Ce)' |
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference for Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Naes-Y | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Internet Links for Nioboaeschynite-(Y)
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-29550.html
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