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Thortveitite Group

Formula:
REE
 
2
Si
 
2
O
 
7


A group of rare-earth disilicates with the general formula REE2Si2O7; the closely related Ca-Zr-disilicate gittinsite is also included.

Classification of Thortveitite Group

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Chemical Properties of Thortveitite Group

Formula:
REE
 
2
Si
 
2
O
 
7

Relationship of Thortveitite Group to other Species

Minerals in Group:
Keiviite-(Y):
(Y,Yb)
 
2
[Si
 
2
O
 
7
]
Keiviite-(Yb):
(Yb,Y)
 
2
[Si
 
2
O
 
7
]
Thortveitite:
(Sc,Y)
 
2
[Si
 
2
O
 
7
]

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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