Kainosite-(y)
Kainosite-(Y)
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What is Kainosite-(y)?
Kainosite is a silicate mineral that has the formula of Ca2(Y,Ce) SiO4O12(CO3)•(H2O). Kainosite was first discovered in Norway on the island of Hitterø and was named by Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld (1832–1901) in allusion to the Greek word for "unusual" for its rarity and exotic composition. Kainosite, is part of the orthorhombic crystal class minerals, which is a system that results from stretching a cubic lattice along two of its orthogonal pairs. Kainosite is a biaxial mineral, so the light entering its crystals will be polarized in two vibration directions (XYZ) for it has two optic axes. Because Kainosite is orthorhombic, the vibration directions XYZ coincide with the a,b,c crystallography axes. Kainosite is very rare and mostly found in Russia in vugs, pegmatites, granites, and alkalic complex as an altered product of the mineral kuliokite.
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Kainosite-(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.
Kainosite-(y) Localities Map
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- chestnut brown, straw yellow, colorless
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 5 - 6
- Density
- 3.542 g/cm³
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Ca2(Y,Ce)2(Si4O12)(CO3) · H2O
- Elements
- C, Ca, H, O, Si, Y
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Kainosite-(y) FAQs
How do I identify Kainosite-(y)?
Kainosite-(y) can be identified by its hardness of 5 - 6 on the Mohs scale, chestnut brown color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Kainosite-(y)?
Kainosite-(y) typically appears in chestnut brown, straw yellow, colorless. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Kainosite-(y)?
Kainosite-(y) has a hardness of 5 - 6 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.
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